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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.38, 35.32 and 23.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.38, 35.32 and 23.16 is: 34.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.38 : 35.32 = 23.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.38/35.32 = 23.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.38x = 35.32 × 23.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.38x = 818.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818.01/23.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.99

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