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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.98, 36.18 and 23.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.98, 36.18 and 23.50 is: 35.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.98 : 36.18 = 23.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.98/36.18 = 23.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.98x = 36.18 × 23.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.98x = 850.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.23/23.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.46

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