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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.80, 35.87 and 23.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.80, 35.87 and 23.56 is: 35.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.80 : 35.87 = 23.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.80/35.87 = 23.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.80x = 35.87 × 23.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.80x = 845.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845.10/23.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.51

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