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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.98, 35.74 and 23.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.98, 35.74 and 23.13 is: 34.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.98 : 35.74 = 23.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.98/35.74 = 23.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.98x = 35.74 × 23.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.98x = 826.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.67/23.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.47

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