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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.29, 34.86 and 13.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.29, 34.86 and 13.12 is: 19.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.29 : 34.86 = 13.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.29/34.86 = 13.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.29x = 34.86 × 13.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.29x = 457.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.12/23.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.63

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