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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.54, 32.65 and 22.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.54, 32.65 and 22.80 is: 31.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.54 : 32.65 = 22.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.54/32.65 = 22.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.54x = 32.65 × 22.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.54x = 744.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744.22/23.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.62

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