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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.08, 34.62 and 7.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.08, 34.62 and 7.87 is: 11.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.08 : 34.62 = 7.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.08/34.62 = 7.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.08x = 34.62 × 7.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.08x = 272.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272.53/23.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.81

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