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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.97, 33.05 and 22.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.97, 33.05 and 22.35 is: 30.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.97 : 33.05 = 22.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.97/33.05 = 22.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.97x = 33.05 × 22.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.97x = 738.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.67/23.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.82

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