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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.36, 35.20 and 22.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.36, 35.20 and 22.02 is: 33.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.36 : 35.20 = 22.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.36/35.20 = 22.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.36x = 35.20 × 22.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.36x = 775.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775.10/23.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.18

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