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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.58, 32.54 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.58, 32.54 and 22.64 is: 31.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.58 : 32.54 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.58/32.54 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.58x = 32.54 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.58x = 736.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736.43/23.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.23

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