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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.63, 35.19 and 23.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.63, 35.19 and 23.37 is: 34.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.63 : 35.19 = 23.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.63/35.19 = 23.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.63x = 35.19 × 23.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.63x = 822.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822.30/23.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.81

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