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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.10, 34.60 and 12.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.10, 34.60 and 12.96 is: 19.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.10 : 34.60 = 12.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.10/34.60 = 12.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.10x = 34.60 × 12.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.10x = 448.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.42/23.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.41

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