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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.18, 34.78 and 7.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.18, 34.78 and 7.15 is: 10.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.18 : 34.78 = 7.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.18/34.78 = 7.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.18x = 34.78 × 7.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.18x = 248.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.66/23.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.73

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