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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.89, 35.93 and 22.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.89, 35.93 and 22.53 is: 33.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.89 : 35.93 = 22.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.89/35.93 = 22.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.89x = 35.93 × 22.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.89x = 809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.50/23.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.88

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