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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.58, 35.15 and 23.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.58, 35.15 and 23.54 is: 35.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.58 : 35.15 = 23.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.58/35.15 = 23.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.58x = 35.15 × 23.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.58x = 827.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827.14/23.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.08

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