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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.98, 35.98 and 10.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.98, 35.98 and 10.45 is: 15.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.98 : 35.98 = 10.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.98/35.98 = 10.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.98x = 35.98 × 10.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.98x = 375.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375.81/23.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.68

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