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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.29, 34.90 and 11.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.29, 34.90 and 11.25 is: 16.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.29 : 34.90 = 11.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.29/34.90 = 11.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.29x = 34.90 × 11.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.29x = 392.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.60/23.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.86

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