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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.08, 34.61 and 12.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.08, 34.61 and 12.93 is: 19.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.08 : 34.61 = 12.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.08/34.61 = 12.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.08x = 34.61 × 12.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.08x = 447.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447.51/23.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.39

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