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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.34, 34.52 and 23.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.34, 34.52 and 23.28 is: 34.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.34 : 34.52 = 23.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.34/34.52 = 23.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.34x = 34.52 × 23.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.34x = 803.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803.63/23.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.43

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