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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.72, 35.34 and 23.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.72, 35.34 and 23.49 is: 35.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.72 : 35.34 = 23.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.72/35.34 = 23.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.72x = 35.34 × 23.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.72x = 830.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830.05/23.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.00

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