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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.79, 35.70 and 9.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.79, 35.70 and 9.35 is: 14.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.79 : 35.70 = 9.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.79/35.70 = 9.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.79x = 35.70 × 9.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.79x = 333.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.90/23.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.03

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