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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.10, 33.75 and 23.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.10, 33.75 and 23.10 is: 33.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.10 : 33.75 = 23.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.10/33.75 = 23.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.10x = 33.75 × 23.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.10x = 779.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779.63/23.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.75

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