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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.36, 35.04 and 8.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.36, 35.04 and 8.15 is: 12.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.36 : 35.04 = 8.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.36/35.04 = 8.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.36x = 35.04 × 8.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.36x = 285.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.61/23.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.22

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