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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.97, 33.02 and 22.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.97, 33.02 and 22.45 is: 30.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.97 : 33.02 = 22.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.97/33.02 = 22.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.97x = 33.02 × 22.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.97x = 741.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741.30/23.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.93

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