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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.76, 35.45 and 22.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.76, 35.45 and 22.56 is: 33.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.76 : 35.45 = 22.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.76/35.45 = 22.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.76x = 35.45 × 22.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.76x = 799.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799.75/23.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.66

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