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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.72, 35.64 and 22.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.72, 35.64 and 22.10 is: 33.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.72 : 35.64 = 22.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.72/35.64 = 22.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.72x = 35.64 × 22.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.72x = 787.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787.64/23.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.21

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