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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.56, 35.16 and 23.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.56, 35.16 and 23.16 is: 34.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.56 : 35.16 = 23.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.56/35.16 = 23.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.56x = 35.16 × 23.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.56x = 814.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.31/23.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.56

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