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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.16, 34.48 and 22.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.16, 34.48 and 22.16 is: 32.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.16 : 34.48 = 22.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.16/34.48 = 22.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.16x = 34.48 × 22.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.16x = 764.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764.08/23.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.99

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