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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.15, 34.97 and 23.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.15, 34.97 and 23.15 is: 34.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.15 : 34.97 = 23.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.15/34.97 = 23.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.15x = 34.97 × 23.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.15x = 809.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.61/23.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.97

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