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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.32, 35 and 12.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.32, 35 and 12.64 is: 18.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.32 : 35 = 12.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.32/35 = 12.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.32x = 35 × 12.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.32x = 442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442.40/23.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.97

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