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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.33, 34.97 and 9.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.33, 34.97 and 9.78 is: 14.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.33 : 34.97 = 9.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.33/34.97 = 9.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.33x = 34.97 × 9.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.33x = 341.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341.96/23.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.66

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