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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.77, 32.73 and 22.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.77, 32.73 and 22.63 is: 31.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.77 : 32.73 = 22.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.77/32.73 = 22.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.77x = 32.73 × 22.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.77x = 740.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.68/23.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.16

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