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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.16, 34.89 and 22.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.16, 34.89 and 22.47 is: 33.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.16 : 34.89 = 22.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.16/34.89 = 22.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.16x = 34.89 × 22.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.16x = 783.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783.98/23.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.85

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