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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.10, 34.80 and 22.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.10, 34.80 and 22.67 is: 34.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.10 : 34.80 = 22.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.10/34.80 = 22.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.10x = 34.80 × 22.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.10x = 788.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788.74/23.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.14

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