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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.94, 35.94 and 22.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.94, 35.94 and 22.59 is: 33.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.94 : 35.94 = 22.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.94/35.94 = 22.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.94x = 35.94 × 22.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.94x = 811.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811.88/23.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.91

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