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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.25, 34.84 and 10.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.25, 34.84 and 10.40 is: 15.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.25 : 34.84 = 10.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.25/34.84 = 10.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.25x = 34.84 × 10.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.25x = 362.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.12/23.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.58

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