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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.91, 36.06 and 22.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.91, 36.06 and 22.62 is: 34.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.91 : 36.06 = 22.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.91/36.06 = 22.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.91x = 36.06 × 22.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.91x = 815.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815.68/23.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.11

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