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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.03, 34.51 and 10.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.03, 34.51 and 10.99 is: 16.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.03 : 34.51 = 10.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.03/34.51 = 10.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.03x = 34.51 × 10.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.03x = 379.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.26/23.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.47

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