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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.83, 35.91 and 23.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.83, 35.91 and 23.69 is: 35.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.83 : 35.91 = 23.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.83/35.91 = 23.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.83x = 35.91 × 23.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.83x = 850.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.71/23.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.70

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