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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.70, 35.37 and 23.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.70, 35.37 and 23.46 is: 35.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.70 : 35.37 = 23.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.70/35.37 = 23.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.70x = 35.37 × 23.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.70x = 829.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829.78/23.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.01

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