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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.56, 32.42 and 22.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.56, 32.42 and 22.06 is: 30.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.56 : 32.42 = 22.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.56/32.42 = 22.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.56x = 32.42 × 22.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.56x = 715.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715.19/23.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.36

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