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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.51, 34.98 and 23.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.51, 34.98 and 23.47 is: 34.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.51 : 34.98 = 23.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.51/34.98 = 23.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.51x = 34.98 × 23.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.51x = 820.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820.69/23.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.91

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