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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.51, 32.37 and 22.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.51, 32.37 and 22.37 is: 30.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.51 : 32.37 = 22.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.51/32.37 = 22.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.51x = 32.37 × 22.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.51x = 723.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723.96/23.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.80

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