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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.66, 32.54 and 22.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.66, 32.54 and 22.38 is: 30.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.66 : 32.54 = 22.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.66/32.54 = 22.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.66x = 32.54 × 22.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.66x = 728.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728.25/23.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.78

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