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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.97, 35.70 and 23.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.97, 35.70 and 23.67 is: 35.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.97 : 35.70 = 23.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.97/35.70 = 23.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.97x = 35.70 × 23.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.97x = 844.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844.90/23.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.25

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