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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.26, 35.16 and 22.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.26, 35.16 and 22.81 is: 34.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.26 : 35.16 = 22.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.26/35.16 = 22.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.26x = 35.16 × 22.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.26x = 802.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802.00/23.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.48

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