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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.68, 32.50 and 22.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.68, 32.50 and 22.32 is: 30.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.68 : 32.50 = 22.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.68/32.50 = 22.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.68x = 32.50 × 22.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.68x = 725.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725.40/23.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.63

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