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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.47, 34.91 and 22.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.47, 34.91 and 22.70 is: 33.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.47 : 34.91 = 22.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.47/34.91 = 22.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.47x = 34.91 × 22.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.47x = 792.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792.46/23.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.76

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