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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.45, 35.15 and 12.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.45, 35.15 and 12.02 is: 18.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.45 : 35.15 = 12.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.45/35.15 = 12.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.45x = 35.15 × 12.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.45x = 422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.27/23.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.01

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