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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.42, 35.13 and 12.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.42, 35.13 and 12.02 is: 18.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.42 : 35.13 = 12.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.42/35.13 = 12.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.42x = 35.13 × 12.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.42x = 422.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.09/23.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.03

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