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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.12, 35.97 and 23.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.12, 35.97 and 23.22 is: 34.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.12 : 35.97 = 23.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.12/35.97 = 23.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.12x = 35.97 × 23.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.12x = 835.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835.22/24.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.63

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