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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23, 34.32 and 22.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23, 34.32 and 22.52 is: 33.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23 : 34.32 = 22.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23/34.32 = 22.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23x = 34.32 × 22.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23x = 772.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772.89/23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.60

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