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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.41, 35.32 and 23.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.41, 35.32 and 23.14 is: 34.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.41 : 35.32 = 23.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.41/35.32 = 23.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.41x = 35.32 × 23.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.41x = 817.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817.30/23.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.91

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