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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.49, 34.99 and 22.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.49, 34.99 and 22.32 is: 33.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.49 : 34.99 = 22.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.49/34.99 = 22.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.49x = 34.99 × 22.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.49x = 780.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780.92/23.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.24

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