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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23, 34.24 and 22.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23, 34.24 and 22.62 is: 33.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23 : 34.24 = 22.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23/34.24 = 22.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23x = 34.24 × 22.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23x = 774.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774.51/23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.67

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