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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.63, 35.41 and 12.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.63, 35.41 and 12.22 is: 18.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.63 : 35.41 = 12.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.63/35.41 = 12.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.63x = 35.41 × 12.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.63x = 432.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.71/23.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.31

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