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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.85, 35.79 and 11.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.85, 35.79 and 11.02 is: 16.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.85 : 35.79 = 11.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.85/35.79 = 11.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.85x = 35.79 × 11.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.85x = 394.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.17/23.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.53

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