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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.61, 35.43 and 22.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.61, 35.43 and 22.47 is: 33.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.61 : 35.43 = 22.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.61/35.43 = 22.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.61x = 35.43 × 22.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.61x = 796.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796.11/23.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.72

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