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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.46, 35.19 and 8.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.46, 35.19 and 8.25 is: 12.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.46 : 35.19 = 8.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.46/35.19 = 8.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.46x = 35.19 × 8.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.46x = 290.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.32/23.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.38

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