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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.92, 35.64 and 23.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.92, 35.64 and 23.56 is: 35.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.92 : 35.64 = 23.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.92/35.64 = 23.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.92x = 35.64 × 23.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.92x = 839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.68/23.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.10

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