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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.29, 35.03 and 11.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.29, 35.03 and 11.90 is: 17.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.29 : 35.03 = 11.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.29/35.03 = 11.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.29x = 35.03 × 11.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.29x = 416.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416.92/23.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.90

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