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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.49, 34.92 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.49, 34.92 and 22.05 is: 32.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.49 : 34.92 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.49/34.92 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.49x = 34.92 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.49x = 769.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769.99/23.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.78

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