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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.08, 34.46 and 22.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.08, 34.46 and 22.94 is: 34.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.08 : 34.46 = 22.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.08/34.46 = 22.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.08x = 34.46 × 22.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.08x = 790.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790.51/23.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.25

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