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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.29, 34.93 and 8.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.29, 34.93 and 8.07 is: 12.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.29 : 34.93 = 8.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.29/34.93 = 8.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.29x = 34.93 × 8.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.29x = 281.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281.80/23.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.10

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