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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.22, 34.59 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.22, 34.59 and 22.05 is: 32.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.22 : 34.59 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.22/34.59 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.22x = 34.59 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.22x = 762.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762.71/23.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.85

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