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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.95, 34.36 and 22.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.95, 34.36 and 22.75 is: 34.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.95 : 34.36 = 22.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.95/34.36 = 22.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.95x = 34.36 × 22.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.95x = 781.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.55/22.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.05

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