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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.18, 34.48 and 22.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.18, 34.48 and 22.58 is: 33.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.18 : 34.48 = 22.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.18/34.48 = 22.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.18x = 34.48 × 22.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.18x = 778.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778.56/23.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.59

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