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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.28, 35.12 and 23.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.28, 35.12 and 23.28 is: 35.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.28 : 35.12 = 23.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.28/35.12 = 23.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.28x = 35.12 × 23.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.28x = 817.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817.59/23.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.12

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