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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.90, 53.83 and 23.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.90, 53.83 and 23.69 is: 35.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.90 : 53.83 = 23.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.90/53.83 = 23.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.90x = 53.83 × 23.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.90x = 1,275.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275.23/35.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.52

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