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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.24, 34.91 and 22.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.24, 34.91 and 22.34 is: 33.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.24 : 34.91 = 22.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.24/34.91 = 22.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.24x = 34.91 × 22.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.24x = 779.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779.89/23.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.56

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