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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.65, 35.46 and 23.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.65, 35.46 and 23.01 is: 34.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.65 : 35.46 = 23.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.65/35.46 = 23.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.65x = 35.46 × 23.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.65x = 815.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815.93/23.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.50

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