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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.32, 35.11 and 22.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.32, 35.11 and 22.34 is: 33.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.32 : 35.11 = 22.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.32/35.11 = 22.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.32x = 35.11 × 22.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.32x = 784.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784.36/23.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.63

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