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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.89, 35.79 and 22.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.89, 35.79 and 22.23 is: 33.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.89 : 35.79 = 22.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.89/35.79 = 22.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.89x = 35.79 × 22.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.89x = 795.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795.61/23.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.30

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