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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.88, 36.03 and 22.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.88, 36.03 and 22.77 is: 34.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.88 : 36.03 = 22.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.88/36.03 = 22.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.88x = 36.03 × 22.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.88x = 820.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820.40/23.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.36

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