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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.66, 35.19 and 23.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.66, 35.19 and 23.46 is: 34.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.66 : 35.19 = 23.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.66/35.19 = 23.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.66x = 35.19 × 23.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.66x = 825.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825.56/23.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.89

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