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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.99, 36 and 23.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.99, 36 and 23.31 is: 34.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.99 : 36 = 23.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.99/36 = 23.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.99x = 36 × 23.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.99x = 839.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.16/23.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.99

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