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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.90, 35.62 and 23.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.90, 35.62 and 23.24 is: 34.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.90 : 35.62 = 23.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.90/35.62 = 23.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.90x = 35.62 × 23.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.90x = 827.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827.81/23.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.64

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