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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.19, 34.53 and 22.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.19, 34.53 and 22.32 is: 33.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.19 : 34.53 = 22.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.19/34.53 = 22.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.19x = 34.53 × 22.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.19x = 770.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770.71/23.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.23

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