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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.51, 35.27 and 8.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.51, 35.27 and 8.29 is: 12.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.51 : 35.27 = 8.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.51/35.27 = 8.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.51x = 35.27 × 8.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.51x = 292.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.49/23.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.44

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