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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.25, 35.09 and 23.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.25, 35.09 and 23.10 is: 34.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.25 : 35.09 = 23.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.25/35.09 = 23.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.25x = 35.09 × 23.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.25x = 810.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810.46/23.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.86

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