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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.95, 35.97 and 22.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.95, 35.97 and 22.87 is: 34.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.95 : 35.97 = 22.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.95/35.97 = 22.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.95x = 35.97 × 22.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.95x = 822.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822.63/23.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.35

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