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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.87, 33.13 and 22.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.87, 33.13 and 22.86 is: 31.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.87 : 33.13 = 22.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.87/33.13 = 22.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.87x = 33.13 × 22.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.87x = 757.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757.29/23.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.72

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