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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.12, 34.62 and 22.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.12, 34.62 and 22.46 is: 33.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.12 : 34.62 = 22.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.12/34.62 = 22.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.12x = 34.62 × 22.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.12x = 777.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777.57/23.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.63

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