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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.26, 34.91 and 10.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.26, 34.91 and 10.43 is: 15.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.26 : 34.91 = 10.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.26/34.91 = 10.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.26x = 34.91 × 10.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.26x = 364.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364.11/23.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.65

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