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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.88, 33.09 and 22.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.88, 33.09 and 22.32 is: 30.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.88 : 33.09 = 22.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.88/33.09 = 22.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.88x = 33.09 × 22.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.88x = 738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.57/23.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.93

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