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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.39, 35.09 and 9.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.39, 35.09 and 9.86 is: 14.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.39 : 35.09 = 9.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.39/35.09 = 9.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.39x = 35.09 × 9.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.39x = 346.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.10/23.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.80

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