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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.56, 32.66 and 22.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.56, 32.66 and 22.18 is: 30.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.56 : 32.66 = 22.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.56/32.66 = 22.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.56x = 32.66 × 22.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.56x = 724.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724.40/23.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.75

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