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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.96, 35.96 and 23.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.96, 35.96 and 23.42 is: 35.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.96 : 35.96 = 23.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.96/35.96 = 23.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.96x = 35.96 × 23.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.96x = 842.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842.18/23.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.16

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