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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.20, 34.72 and 22.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.20, 34.72 and 22.08 is: 33.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.20 : 34.72 = 22.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.20/34.72 = 22.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.20x = 34.72 × 22.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.20x = 766.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.62/23.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.04

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