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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.33, 34.70 and 22.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.33, 34.70 and 22.99 is: 34.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.33 : 34.70 = 22.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.33/34.70 = 22.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.33x = 34.70 × 22.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.33x = 797.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797.75/23.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.19

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