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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.28, 35.10 and 23.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.28, 35.10 and 23.16 is: 34.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.28 : 35.10 = 23.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.28/35.10 = 23.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.28x = 35.10 × 23.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.28x = 812.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812.92/23.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.92

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