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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.94, 35.91 and 11.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.94, 35.91 and 11.09 is: 16.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.94 : 35.91 = 11.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.94/35.91 = 11.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.94x = 35.91 × 11.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.94x = 398.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398.06/23.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.63

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