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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.19, 34.78 and 8.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.19, 34.78 and 8.94 is: 13.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.19 : 34.78 = 8.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.19/34.78 = 8.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.19x = 34.78 × 8.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.19x = 310.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.93/23.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.41

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