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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.80, 35.73 and 23.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.80, 35.73 and 23.07 is: 34.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.80 : 35.73 = 23.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.80/35.73 = 23.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.80x = 35.73 × 23.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.80x = 824.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824.29/23.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.63

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