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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.09, 34.65 and 11.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.09, 34.65 and 11.08 is: 16.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.09 : 34.65 = 11.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.09/34.65 = 11.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.09x = 34.65 × 11.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.09x = 383.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383.92/23.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.63

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