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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.17, 52.68 and 23.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.17, 52.68 and 23.73 is: 35.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.17 : 52.68 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.17/52.68 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.17x = 52.68 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.17x = 1,250.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250.10/35.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.54

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