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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.39, 35.02 and 22.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.39, 35.02 and 22.42 is: 33.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.39 : 35.02 = 22.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.39/35.02 = 22.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.39x = 35.02 × 22.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.39x = 784.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784.86/23.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.56

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