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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.11, 34.59 and 22.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.11, 34.59 and 22.03 is: 32.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.11 : 34.59 = 22.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.11/34.59 = 22.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.11x = 34.59 × 22.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.11x = 762.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762.02/23.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.97

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