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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.06, 48.40 and 23.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.06, 48.40 and 23.42 is: 32.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.06 : 48.40 = 23.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.06/48.40 = 23.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.06x = 48.40 × 23.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.06x = 1,133.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133.59/35.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.34

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