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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.44, 35.11 and 11.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.44, 35.11 and 11.39 is: 17.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.44 : 35.11 = 11.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.44/35.11 = 11.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.44x = 35.11 × 11.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.44x = 399.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399.91/23.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.06

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