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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.95, 33.11 and 23.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.95, 33.11 and 23.01 is: 31.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.95 : 33.11 = 23.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.95/33.11 = 23.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.95x = 33.11 × 23.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.95x = 761.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761.86/23.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.81

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