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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.23, 34.78 and 22.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.23, 34.78 and 22.39 is: 33.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.23 : 34.78 = 22.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.23/34.78 = 22.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.23x = 34.78 × 22.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.23x = 778.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778.72/23.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.52

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