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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.13, 34.56 and 22.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.13, 34.56 and 22.77 is: 34.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.13 : 34.56 = 22.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.13/34.56 = 22.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.13x = 34.56 × 22.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.13x = 786.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786.93/23.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.02

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