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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.84, 35.53 and 22.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.84, 35.53 and 22.96 is: 34.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.84 : 35.53 = 22.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.84/35.53 = 22.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.84x = 35.53 × 22.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.84x = 815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815.77/23.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.22

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