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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.68, 35.49 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.68, 35.49 and 22.24 is: 33.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.68 : 35.49 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.68/35.49 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.68x = 35.49 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.68x = 789.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.30/23.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.33

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