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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.29, 34.95 and 10.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.29, 34.95 and 10.48 is: 15.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.29 : 34.95 = 10.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.29/34.95 = 10.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.29x = 34.95 × 10.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.29x = 366.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366.28/23.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.73

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