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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.86, 32.98 and 22.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.86, 32.98 and 22.70 is: 31.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.86 : 32.98 = 22.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.86/32.98 = 22.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.86x = 32.98 × 22.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.86x = 748.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748.65/23.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.38

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