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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.48, 35.02 and 22.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.48, 35.02 and 22.10 is: 32.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.48 : 35.02 = 22.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.48/35.02 = 22.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.48x = 35.02 × 22.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.48x = 773.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773.94/23.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.96

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