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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.54, 35.29 and 9.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.54, 35.29 and 9.09 is: 13.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.54 : 35.29 = 9.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.54/35.29 = 9.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.54x = 35.29 × 9.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.54x = 320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.56/23.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.62

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