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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.99, 35.91 and 22.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.99, 35.91 and 22.43 is: 33.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.99 : 35.91 = 22.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.99/35.91 = 22.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.99x = 35.91 × 22.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.99x = 805.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805.55/23.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.59

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