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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.51, 32.38 and 22.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.51, 32.38 and 22.29 is: 30.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.51 : 32.38 = 22.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.51/32.38 = 22.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.51x = 32.38 × 22.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.51x = 721.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.75/23.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.70

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