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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.34, 34.56 and 23.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.34, 34.56 and 23.31 is: 34.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.34 : 34.56 = 23.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.34/34.56 = 23.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.34x = 34.56 × 23.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.34x = 805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805.59/23.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.52

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