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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.74, 35.59 and 12.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.74, 35.59 and 12.31 is: 18.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.74 : 35.59 = 12.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.74/35.59 = 12.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.74x = 35.59 × 12.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.74x = 438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438.05/23.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.45

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