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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.93, 32.94 and 22.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.93, 32.94 and 22.65 is: 31.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.93 : 32.94 = 22.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.93/32.94 = 22.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.93x = 32.94 × 22.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.93x = 746.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746.09/23.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.18

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