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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.40, 30.96 and 23.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.40, 30.96 and 23.40 is: 30.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.40 : 30.96 = 23.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.40/30.96 = 23.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.40x = 30.96 × 23.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.40x = 724.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724.46/23.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.96

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