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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.37, 34.76 and 23.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.37, 34.76 and 23.13 is: 34.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.37 : 34.76 = 23.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.37/34.76 = 23.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.37x = 34.76 × 23.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.37x = 804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804.06/23.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.41

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