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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.96, 35.93 and 9.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.96, 35.93 and 9.71 is: 14.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.96 : 35.93 = 9.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.96/35.93 = 9.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.96x = 35.93 × 9.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.96x = 348.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348.88/23.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.56

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