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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.05, 34.55 and 12.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.05, 34.55 and 12.89 is: 19.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.05 : 34.55 = 12.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.05/34.55 = 12.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.05x = 34.55 × 12.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.05x = 445.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445.31/23.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.32

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