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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.34, 34.72 and 22.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.34, 34.72 and 22.77 is: 33.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.34 : 34.72 = 22.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.34/34.72 = 22.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.34x = 34.72 × 22.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.34x = 790.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790.52/23.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.87

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