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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.31, 34.77 and 22.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.31, 34.77 and 22.65 is: 33.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.31 : 34.77 = 22.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.31/34.77 = 22.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.31x = 34.77 × 22.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.31x = 787.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787.54/23.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.79

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