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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.55, 35.37 and 23.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.55, 35.37 and 23.02 is: 34.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.55 : 35.37 = 23.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.55/35.37 = 23.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.55x = 35.37 × 23.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.55x = 814.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.22/23.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.57

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