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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.95, 34.61 and 22.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.95, 34.61 and 22.69 is: 34.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.95 : 34.61 = 22.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.95/34.61 = 22.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.95x = 34.61 × 22.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.95x = 785.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785.23/22.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.21

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