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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.96, 35.95 and 7.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.96, 35.95 and 7.72 is: 11.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.96 : 35.95 = 7.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.96/35.95 = 7.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.96x = 35.95 × 7.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.96x = 277.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.37/23.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.57

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