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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.48, 32.41 and 22.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.48, 32.41 and 22.39 is: 30.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.48 : 32.41 = 22.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.48/32.41 = 22.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.48x = 32.41 × 22.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.48x = 725.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725.66/23.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.91

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