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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.16, 34.26 and 23.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.16, 34.26 and 23.16 is: 34.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.16 : 34.26 = 23.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.16/34.26 = 23.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.16x = 34.26 × 23.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.16x = 793.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793.46/23.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.26

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