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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.56, 35.44 and 23.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.56, 35.44 and 23.32 is: 35.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.56 : 35.44 = 23.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.56/35.44 = 23.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.56x = 35.44 × 23.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.56x = 826.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.46/23.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.08

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