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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.14, 34.50 and 22.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.14, 34.50 and 22.76 is: 33.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.14 : 34.50 = 22.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.14/34.50 = 22.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.14x = 34.50 × 22.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.14x = 785.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785.10/23.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.93

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