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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.72, 35.30 and 23.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.72, 35.30 and 23.67 is: 35.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.72 : 35.30 = 23.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.72/35.30 = 23.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.72x = 35.30 × 23.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.72x = 835.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835.61/23.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.24

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