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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.32, 34.83 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.32, 34.83 and 22.24 is: 33.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.32 : 34.83 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.32/34.83 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.32x = 34.83 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.32x = 774.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774.62/23.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.22

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