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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.92, 35.90 and 9.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.92, 35.90 and 9.68 is: 14.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.92 : 35.90 = 9.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.92/35.90 = 9.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.92x = 35.90 × 9.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.92x = 347.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.51/23.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.53

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