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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.24, 35.07 and 22.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.24, 35.07 and 22.28 is: 33.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.24 : 35.07 = 22.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.24/35.07 = 22.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.24x = 35.07 × 22.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.24x = 781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.36/23.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.62

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