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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.93, 32.96 and 22.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.93, 32.96 and 22.17 is: 30.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.93 : 32.96 = 22.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.93/32.96 = 22.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.93x = 32.96 × 22.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.93x = 730.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730.61/23.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.54

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