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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.46, 35.13 and 23.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.46, 35.13 and 23.40 is: 35.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.46 : 35.13 = 23.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.46/35.13 = 23.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.46x = 35.13 × 23.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.46x = 822.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822.04/23.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.04

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