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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.67, 33.99 and 22.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.67, 33.99 and 22.32 is: 33.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.67 : 33.99 = 22.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.67/33.99 = 22.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.67x = 33.99 × 22.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.67x = 758.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758.66/22.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.47

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