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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.63, 35.44 and 7.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.63, 35.44 and 7.59 is: 11.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.63 : 35.44 = 7.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.63/35.44 = 7.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.63x = 35.44 × 7.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.63x = 269.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269.10/23.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.39

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