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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.22, 34.83 and 8.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.22, 34.83 and 8.00 is: 12.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.22 : 34.83 = 8.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.22/34.83 = 8.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.22x = 34.83 × 8.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.22x = 278.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.76/23.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.01

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