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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.83, 35.49 and 22.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.83, 35.49 and 22.66 is: 33.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.83 : 35.49 = 22.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.83/35.49 = 22.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.83x = 35.49 × 22.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.83x = 803.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803.91/23.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.74

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