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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.98, 35.80 and 23.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.98, 35.80 and 23.06 is: 34.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.98 : 35.80 = 23.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.98/35.80 = 23.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.98x = 35.80 × 23.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.98x = 825.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825.55/23.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.43

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