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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.20, 34.80 and 12.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.20, 34.80 and 12.48 is: 18.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.20 : 34.80 = 12.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.20/34.80 = 12.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.20x = 34.80 × 12.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.20x = 434.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434.30/23.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.72

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