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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.10, 34.79 and 22.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.10, 34.79 and 22.26 is: 33.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.10 : 34.79 = 22.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.10/34.79 = 22.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.10x = 34.79 × 22.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.10x = 774.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774.31/23.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.52

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