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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.10, 34.50 and 22.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.10, 34.50 and 22.38 is: 33.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.10 : 34.50 = 22.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.10/34.50 = 22.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.10x = 34.50 × 22.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.10x = 772.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772.11/23.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.42

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