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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.46, 53.14 and 23.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.46, 53.14 and 23.44 is: 35.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.46 : 53.14 = 23.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.46/53.14 = 23.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.46x = 53.14 × 23.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.46x = 1,245.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245.60/35.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.13

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