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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.92, 35.62 and 23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.92, 35.62 and 23 is: 34.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.92 : 35.62 = 23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.92/35.62 = 23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.92x = 35.62 × 23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.92x = 819.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819.26/23.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.25

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