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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.04, 34.31 and 22.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.04, 34.31 and 22.98 is: 34.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.04 : 34.31 = 22.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.04/34.31 = 22.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.04x = 34.31 × 22.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.04x = 788.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788.44/23.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.22

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