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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.23, 36.34 and 22.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.23, 36.34 and 22.97 is: 34.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.23 : 36.34 = 22.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.23/36.34 = 22.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.23x = 36.34 × 22.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.23x = 834.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834.76/24.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.45

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