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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.90, 35.91 and 23.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.90, 35.91 and 23.36 is: 35.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.90 : 35.91 = 23.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.90/35.91 = 23.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.90x = 35.91 × 23.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.90x = 838.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838.68/23.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.10

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