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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.01, 34.32 and 22.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.01, 34.32 and 22.68 is: 33.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.01 : 34.32 = 22.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.01/34.32 = 22.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.01x = 34.32 × 22.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.01x = 778.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778.38/23.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.83

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