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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.52, 35.24 and 23.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.52, 35.24 and 23.52 is: 35.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.52 : 35.24 = 23.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.52/35.24 = 23.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.52x = 35.24 × 23.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.52x = 828.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.73/23.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.24

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