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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.39, 35.07 and 8.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.39, 35.07 and 8.17 is: 12.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.39 : 35.07 = 8.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.39/35.07 = 8.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.39x = 35.07 × 8.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.39x = 286.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.43/23.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.25

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