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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.77, 35.35 and 23.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.77, 35.35 and 23.01 is: 34.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.77 : 35.35 = 23.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.77/35.35 = 23.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.77x = 35.35 × 23.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.77x = 813.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.20/23.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.21

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