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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.31, 34.92 and 22.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.31, 34.92 and 22.68 is: 33.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.31 : 34.92 = 22.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.31/34.92 = 22.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.31x = 34.92 × 22.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.31x = 791.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791.99/23.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.98

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