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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.01, 46.91 and 23.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.01, 46.91 and 23.08 is: 31.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.01 : 46.91 = 23.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.01/46.91 = 23.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.01x = 46.91 × 23.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.01x = 1,082.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082.45/34.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.83

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