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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.43, 35.20 and 22.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.43, 35.20 and 22.62 is: 33.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.43 : 35.20 = 22.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.43/35.20 = 22.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.43x = 35.20 × 22.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.43x = 796.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796.22/23.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.98

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