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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.50, 35.28 and 12.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.50, 35.28 and 12.84 is: 19.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.50 : 35.28 = 12.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.50/35.28 = 12.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.50x = 35.28 × 12.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.50x = 453.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453.00/23.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.28

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