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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.13, 34.70 and 22.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.13, 34.70 and 22.45 is: 33.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.13 : 34.70 = 22.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.13/34.70 = 22.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.13x = 34.70 × 22.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.13x = 779.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779.02/23.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.68

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