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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.27, 35.08 and 22.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.27, 35.08 and 22.76 is: 34.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.27 : 35.08 = 22.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.27/35.08 = 22.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.27x = 35.08 × 22.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.27x = 798.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798.42/23.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.31

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