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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.63, 35.17 and 22.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.63, 35.17 and 22.98 is: 34.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.63 : 35.17 = 22.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.63/35.17 = 22.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.63x = 35.17 × 22.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.63x = 808.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808.28/23.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.21

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