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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.44, 48.84 and 23.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.44, 48.84 and 23.77 is: 32.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.44 : 48.84 = 23.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.44/48.84 = 23.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.44x = 48.84 × 23.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.44x = 1,160.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160.93/35.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.76

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