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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.16, 34.75 and 23.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.16, 34.75 and 23.08 is: 34.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.16 : 34.75 = 23.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.16/34.75 = 23.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.16x = 34.75 × 23.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.16x = 801.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801.91/23.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.63

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