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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.93, 33.10 and 22.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.93, 33.10 and 22.41 is: 30.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.93 : 33.10 = 22.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.93/33.10 = 22.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.93x = 33.10 × 22.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.93x = 741.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741.61/23.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.99

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