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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.98, 35.98 and 23.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.98, 35.98 and 23.44 is: 35.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.98 : 35.98 = 23.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.98/35.98 = 23.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.98x = 35.98 × 23.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.98x = 843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843.37/23.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.17

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