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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.79, 35.44 and 23.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.79, 35.44 and 23.25 is: 34.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.79 : 35.44 = 23.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.79/35.44 = 23.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.79x = 35.44 × 23.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.79x = 823.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823.92/23.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.63

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