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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.16, 34.49 and 22.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.16, 34.49 and 22.75 is: 33.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.16 : 34.49 = 22.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.16/34.49 = 22.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.16x = 34.49 × 22.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.16x = 784.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784.65/23.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.88

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