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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.56, 35.34 and 12.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.56, 35.34 and 12.14 is: 18.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.56 : 35.34 = 12.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.56/35.34 = 12.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.56x = 35.34 × 12.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.56x = 429.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429.03/23.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.21

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