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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.64, 32.58 and 22.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.64, 32.58 and 22.26 is: 30.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.64 : 32.58 = 22.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.64/32.58 = 22.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.64x = 32.58 × 22.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.64x = 725.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725.35/23.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.69

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