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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.32, 35.26 and 23.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.32, 35.26 and 23.17 is: 35.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.32 : 35.26 = 23.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.32/35.26 = 23.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.32x = 35.26 × 23.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.32x = 816.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816.97/23.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.03

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