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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.68, 52.07 and 22.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.68, 52.07 and 22.53 is: 33.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.68 : 52.07 = 22.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.68/52.07 = 22.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.68x = 52.07 × 22.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.68x = 1,173.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173.02/34.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.82

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