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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.89, 53.72 and 23.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.89, 53.72 and 23.68 is: 35.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.89 : 53.72 = 23.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.89/53.72 = 23.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.89x = 53.72 × 23.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.89x = 1,271.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271.96/35.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.44

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