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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.93, 36.17 and 23.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.93, 36.17 and 23.54 is: 35.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.93 : 36.17 = 23.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.93/36.17 = 23.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.93x = 36.17 × 23.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.93x = 851.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851.14/23.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.57

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