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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.94, 53.78 and 23.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.94, 53.78 and 23.88 is: 35.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.94 : 53.78 = 23.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.94/53.78 = 23.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.94x = 53.78 × 23.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.94x = 1,284.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284.27/35.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.73

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