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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.62, 35.26 and 22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.62, 35.26 and 22 is: 32.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.62 : 35.26 = 22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.62/35.26 = 22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.62x = 35.26 × 22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.62x = 775.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775.72/23.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.84

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