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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23, 34.34 and 22.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23, 34.34 and 22.88 is: 34.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23 : 34.34 = 22.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23/34.34 = 22.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23x = 34.34 × 22.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23x = 785.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785.70/23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.16

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