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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.68, 51.99 and 23.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.68, 51.99 and 23.73 is: 35.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.68 : 51.99 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.68/51.99 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.68x = 51.99 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.68x = 1,233.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233.72/34.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.57

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