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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.95, 35.89 and 22.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.95, 35.89 and 22.22 is: 33.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.95 : 35.89 = 22.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.95/35.89 = 22.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.95x = 35.89 × 22.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.95x = 797.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797.70/23.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.31

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