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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.72, 32.56 and 22.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.72, 32.56 and 22.88 is: 31.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.72 : 32.56 = 22.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.72/32.56 = 22.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.72x = 32.56 × 22.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.72x = 744.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744.97/23.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.41

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