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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.48, 34.99 and 23.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.48, 34.99 and 23.44 is: 34.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.48 : 34.99 = 23.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.48/34.99 = 23.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.48x = 34.99 × 23.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.48x = 820.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820.17/23.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.93

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