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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.11, 34.66 and 8.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.11, 34.66 and 8.86 is: 13.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.11 : 34.66 = 8.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.11/34.66 = 8.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.11x = 34.66 × 8.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.11x = 307.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307.09/23.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.29

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