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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.37, 35.05 and 9.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.37, 35.05 and 9.83 is: 14.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.37 : 35.05 = 9.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.37/35.05 = 9.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.37x = 35.05 × 9.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.37x = 344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344.54/23.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.74

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