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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.41, 34.93 and 23.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.41, 34.93 and 23.18 is: 34.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.41 : 34.93 = 23.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.41/34.93 = 23.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.41x = 34.93 × 23.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.41x = 809.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.68/23.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.59

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