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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34, 46.87 and 23.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34, 46.87 and 23.61 is: 32.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34 : 46.87 = 23.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34/46.87 = 23.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34x = 46.87 × 23.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34x = 1,106.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106.60/34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.55

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