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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.97, 53.92 and 23.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.97, 53.92 and 23.09 is: 34.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.97 : 53.92 = 23.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.97/53.92 = 23.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.97x = 53.92 × 23.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.97x = 1,245.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245.01/35.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.61

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