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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.77, 35.65 and 12.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.77, 35.65 and 12.92 is: 19.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.77 : 35.65 = 12.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.77/35.65 = 12.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.77x = 35.65 × 12.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.77x = 460.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460.60/23.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.38

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