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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.79, 32.76 and 22.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.79, 32.76 and 22.11 is: 30.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.79 : 32.76 = 22.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.79/32.76 = 22.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.79x = 32.76 × 22.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.79x = 724.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724.32/23.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.45

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