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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.35, 32.22 and 12.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.35, 32.22 and 12.99 is: 17.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.35 : 32.22 = 12.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.35/32.22 = 12.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.35x = 32.22 × 12.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.35x = 418.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418.54/23.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.93

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