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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.52, 48.98 and 23.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.52, 48.98 and 23.84 is: 32.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.52 : 48.98 = 23.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.52/48.98 = 23.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.52x = 48.98 × 23.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.52x = 1,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167.68/35.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.87

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