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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.40, 33.06 and 23.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.40, 33.06 and 23.40 is: 33.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.40 : 33.06 = 23.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.40/33.06 = 23.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.40x = 33.06 × 23.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.40x = 773.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773.60/23.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.06

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