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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.53, 35.27 and 12.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.53, 35.27 and 12.70 is: 19.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.53 : 35.27 = 12.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.53/35.27 = 12.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.53x = 35.27 × 12.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.53x = 447.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447.86/23.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.03

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