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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.30, 47.35 and 23.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.30, 47.35 and 23.25 is: 32.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.30 : 47.35 = 23.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.30/47.35 = 23.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.30x = 47.35 × 23.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.30x = 1,100.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100.92/34.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.10

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