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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.70, 35.52 and 11.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.70, 35.52 and 11.64 is: 17.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.70 : 35.52 = 11.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.70/35.52 = 11.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.70x = 35.52 × 11.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.70x = 413.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413.45/23.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.45

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