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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.49, 32.43 and 22.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.49, 32.43 and 22.68 is: 31.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.49 : 32.43 = 22.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.49/32.43 = 22.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.49x = 32.43 × 22.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.49x = 735.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735.51/23.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.31

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