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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.94, 36.12 and 23.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.94, 36.12 and 23.37 is: 35.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.94 : 36.12 = 23.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.94/36.12 = 23.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.94x = 36.12 × 23.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.94x = 844.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844.12/23.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.26

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