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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.16, 34.73 and 8.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.16, 34.73 and 8.71 is: 13.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.16 : 34.73 = 8.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.16/34.73 = 8.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.16x = 34.73 × 8.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.16x = 302.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.39/23.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.06

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