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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.87, 35.56 and 22.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.87, 35.56 and 22.31 is: 33.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.87 : 35.56 = 22.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.87/35.56 = 22.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.87x = 35.56 × 22.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.87x = 793.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793.38/23.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.24

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