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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.36, 35.03 and 11.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.36, 35.03 and 11.35 is: 17.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.36 : 35.03 = 11.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.36/35.03 = 11.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.36x = 35.03 × 11.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.36x = 397.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397.36/23.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.01

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