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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.62, 32.75 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.62, 32.75 and 22.24 is: 30.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.62 : 32.75 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.62/32.75 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.62x = 32.75 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.62x = 728.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728.25/23.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.83

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