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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.56, 35.38 and 23.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.56, 35.38 and 23.02 is: 34.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.56 : 35.38 = 23.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.56/35.38 = 23.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.56x = 35.38 × 23.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.56x = 814.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.45/23.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.57

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