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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.38, 34.83 and 22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.38, 34.83 and 22 is: 32.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.38 : 34.83 = 22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.38/34.83 = 22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.38x = 34.83 × 22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.38x = 766.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.26/23.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.77

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