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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.62, 35.44 and 9.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.62, 35.44 and 9.38 is: 14.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.62 : 35.44 = 9.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.62/35.44 = 9.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.62x = 35.44 × 9.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.62x = 332.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332.43/23.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.07

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