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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.06, 34.54 and 12.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.06, 34.54 and 12.90 is: 19.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.06 : 34.54 = 12.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.06/34.54 = 12.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.06x = 34.54 × 12.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.06x = 445.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445.39/23.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.31

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