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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.52, 32.34 and 22.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.52, 32.34 and 22.50 is: 30.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.52 : 32.34 = 22.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.52/32.34 = 22.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.52x = 32.34 × 22.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.52x = 727.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.65/23.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.94

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