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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.98, 34.63 and 22.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.98, 34.63 and 22.43 is: 33.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.98 : 34.63 = 22.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.98/34.63 = 22.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.98x = 34.63 × 22.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.98x = 776.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776.59/22.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.79

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