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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.59, 35.55 and 23.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.59, 35.55 and 23.05 is: 34.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.59 : 35.55 = 23.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.59/35.55 = 23.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.59x = 35.55 × 23.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.59x = 819.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819.25/23.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.74

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