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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.50, 32.42 and 22.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.50, 32.42 and 22.80 is: 31.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.50 : 32.42 = 22.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.50/32.42 = 22.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.50x = 32.42 × 22.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.50x = 739.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739.18/23.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.45

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