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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.03, 34.49 and 12.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.03, 34.49 and 12.86 is: 19.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.03 : 34.49 = 12.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.03/34.49 = 12.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.03x = 34.49 × 12.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.03x = 443.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443.54/23.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.26

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