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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.16, 34.74 and 11.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.16, 34.74 and 11.12 is: 16.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.16 : 34.74 = 11.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.16/34.74 = 11.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.16x = 34.74 × 11.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.16x = 386.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386.31/23.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.68

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