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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.37, 34.85 and 22.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.37, 34.85 and 22.08 is: 32.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.37 : 34.85 = 22.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.37/34.85 = 22.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.37x = 34.85 × 22.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.37x = 769.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769.49/23.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.93

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