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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.74, 35.60 and 9.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.74, 35.60 and 9.48 is: 14.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.74 : 35.60 = 9.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.74/35.60 = 9.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.74x = 35.60 × 9.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.74x = 337.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.49/23.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.22

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