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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.66, 35.23 and 23.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.66, 35.23 and 23.57 is: 35.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.66 : 35.23 = 23.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.66/35.23 = 23.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.66x = 35.23 × 23.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.66x = 830.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830.14/23.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.09

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