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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.59, 35.15 and 23.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.59, 35.15 and 23.44 is: 34.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.59 : 35.15 = 23.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.59/35.15 = 23.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.59x = 35.15 × 23.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.59x = 823.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823.92/23.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.93

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