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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.60, 32.76 and 22.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.60, 32.76 and 22.16 is: 30.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.60 : 32.76 = 22.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.60/32.76 = 22.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.60x = 32.76 × 22.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.60x = 725.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725.96/23.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.76

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