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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.97, 35.97 and 8.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.97, 35.97 and 8.76 is: 13.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.97 : 35.97 = 8.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.97/35.97 = 8.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.97x = 35.97 × 8.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.97x = 315.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315.10/23.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.15

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