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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.75, 35.53 and 22.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.75, 35.53 and 22.31 is: 33.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.75 : 35.53 = 22.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.75/35.53 = 22.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.75x = 35.53 × 22.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.75x = 792.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792.79/23.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.38

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