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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.83, 34.40 and 22.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.83, 34.40 and 22.69 is: 34.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.83 : 34.40 = 22.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.83/34.40 = 22.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.83x = 34.40 × 22.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.83x = 780.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780.54/22.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.19

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