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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.93, 35.88 and 22.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.93, 35.88 and 22.51 is: 33.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.93 : 35.88 = 22.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.93/35.88 = 22.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.93x = 35.88 × 22.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.93x = 807.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807.62/23.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.75

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