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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.77, 35.70 and 22.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.77, 35.70 and 22.33 is: 33.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.77 : 35.70 = 22.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.77/35.70 = 22.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.77x = 35.70 × 22.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.77x = 797.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797.18/23.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.54

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