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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.19, 34.81 and 22.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.19, 34.81 and 22.78 is: 34.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.19 : 34.81 = 22.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.19/34.81 = 22.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.19x = 34.81 × 22.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.19x = 792.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792.97/23.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.20

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