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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.73, 35.42 and 22.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.73, 35.42 and 22.06 is: 32.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.73 : 35.42 = 22.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.73/35.42 = 22.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.73x = 35.42 × 22.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.73x = 781.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.51/23.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.93

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