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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.17, 48.58 and 23.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.17, 48.58 and 23.51 is: 32.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.17 : 48.58 = 23.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.17/48.58 = 23.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.17x = 48.58 × 23.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.17x = 1,142.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142.18/35.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.48

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