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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.67, 35.26 and 22.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.67, 35.26 and 22.45 is: 33.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.67 : 35.26 = 22.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.67/35.26 = 22.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.67x = 35.26 × 22.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.67x = 791.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791.62/23.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.44

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