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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.22, 34.82 and 12.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.22, 34.82 and 12.53 is: 18.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.22 : 34.82 = 12.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.22/34.82 = 12.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.22x = 34.82 × 12.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.22x = 436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.06/23.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.78

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