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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.64, 35.28 and 22.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.64, 35.28 and 22.23 is: 33.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.64 : 35.28 = 22.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.64/35.28 = 22.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.64x = 35.28 × 22.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.64x = 784.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784.27/23.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.18

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