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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.87, 35.63 and 23.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.87, 35.63 and 23.01 is: 34.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.87 : 35.63 = 23.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.87/35.63 = 23.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.87x = 35.63 × 23.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.87x = 819.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819.73/23.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.35

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