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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.83, 33.97 and 22.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.83, 33.97 and 22.09 is: 32.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.83 : 33.97 = 22.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.83/33.97 = 22.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.83x = 33.97 × 22.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.83x = 750.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750.40/22.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.87

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