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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.94, 35.63 and 23.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.94, 35.63 and 23.75 is: 35.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.94 : 35.63 = 23.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.94/35.63 = 23.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.94x = 35.63 × 23.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.94x = 846.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846.18/23.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.35

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