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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.92, 36.05 and 22.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.92, 36.05 and 22.96 is: 34.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.92 : 36.05 = 22.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.92/36.05 = 22.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.92x = 36.05 × 22.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.92x = 827.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827.71/23.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.60

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