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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.32, 34.95 and 11.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.32, 34.95 and 11.27 is: 16.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.32 : 34.95 = 11.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.32/34.95 = 11.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.32x = 34.95 × 11.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.32x = 393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.66/23.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.88

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