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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.26, 34.89 and 11.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.26, 34.89 and 11.21 is: 16.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.26 : 34.89 = 11.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.26/34.89 = 11.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.26x = 34.89 × 11.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.26x = 391.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.12/23.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.82

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