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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.26, 34.86 and 22.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.26, 34.86 and 22.40 is: 33.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.26 : 34.86 = 22.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.26/34.86 = 22.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.26x = 34.86 × 22.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.26x = 780.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780.86/23.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.57

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