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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.63, 35.40 and 23.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.63, 35.40 and 23.52 is: 35.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.63 : 35.40 = 23.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.63/35.40 = 23.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.63x = 35.40 × 23.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.63x = 832.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832.61/23.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.24

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