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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.79, 35.66 and 10.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.79, 35.66 and 10.25 is: 15.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.79 : 35.66 = 10.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.79/35.66 = 10.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.79x = 35.66 × 10.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.79x = 365.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365.34/23.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.36

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