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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.59, 32.35 and 22.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.59, 32.35 and 22.68 is: 31.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.59 : 32.35 = 22.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.59/32.35 = 22.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.59x = 32.35 × 22.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.59x = 733.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.68/23.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.10

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