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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.27, 34.85 and 11.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.27, 34.85 and 11.23 is: 16.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.27 : 34.85 = 11.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.27/34.85 = 11.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.27x = 34.85 × 11.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.27x = 391.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.31/23.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.82

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