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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.58, 35.13 and 22.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.58, 35.13 and 22.88 is: 34.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.58 : 35.13 = 22.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.58/35.13 = 22.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.58x = 35.13 × 22.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.58x = 803.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803.77/23.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.09

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