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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.53, 32.28 and 22.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.53, 32.28 and 22.15 is: 30.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.53 : 32.28 = 22.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.53/32.28 = 22.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.53x = 32.28 × 22.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.53x = 715.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715.00/23.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.39

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