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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.75, 35.37 and 22.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.75, 35.37 and 22.21 is: 33.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.75 : 35.37 = 22.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.75/35.37 = 22.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.75x = 35.37 × 22.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.75x = 785.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785.58/23.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.08

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