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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.99, 36.05 and 22.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.99, 36.05 and 22.67 is: 34.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.99 : 36.05 = 22.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.99/36.05 = 22.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.99x = 36.05 × 22.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.99x = 817.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817.25/23.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.07

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