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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.79, 35.86 and 22.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.79, 35.86 and 22.87 is: 34.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.79 : 35.86 = 22.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.79/35.86 = 22.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.79x = 35.86 × 22.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.79x = 820.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820.12/23.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.47

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