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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.48, 34.98 and 23.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.48, 34.98 and 23.39 is: 34.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.48 : 34.98 = 23.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.48/34.98 = 23.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.48x = 34.98 × 23.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.48x = 818.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818.18/23.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.85

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