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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.89, 52.26 and 22.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.89, 52.26 and 22.67 is: 33.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.89 : 52.26 = 22.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.89/52.26 = 22.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.89x = 52.26 × 22.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.89x = 1,184.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184.73/34.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.96

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