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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23, 34.23 and 22.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23, 34.23 and 22.10 is: 32.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23 : 34.23 = 22.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23/34.23 = 22.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23x = 34.23 × 22.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23x = 756.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756.37/23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.89

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