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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.56, 35.35 and 8.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.56, 35.35 and 8.35 is: 12.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.56 : 35.35 = 8.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.56/35.35 = 8.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.56x = 35.35 × 8.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.56x = 295.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.11/23.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.52

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