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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.46, 34.98 and 23.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.46, 34.98 and 23.28 is: 34.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.46 : 34.98 = 23.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.46/34.98 = 23.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.46x = 34.98 × 23.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.46x = 814.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.33/23.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.71

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