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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.67, 35.71 and 22.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.67, 35.71 and 22.73 is: 34.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.67 : 35.71 = 22.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.67/35.71 = 22.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.67x = 35.71 × 22.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.67x = 811.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811.45/23.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.28

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