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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.95, 36.02 and 23.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.95, 36.02 and 23.74 is: 35.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.95 : 36.02 = 23.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.95/36.02 = 23.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.95x = 36.02 × 23.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.95x = 855.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855.08/23.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.71

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