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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.03, 34.41 and 22.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.03, 34.41 and 22.55 is: 33.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.03 : 34.41 = 22.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.03/34.41 = 22.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.03x = 34.41 × 22.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.03x = 775.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775.95/23.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.69

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