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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.78, 35.68 and 12.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.78, 35.68 and 12.36 is: 18.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.78 : 35.68 = 12.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.78/35.68 = 12.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.78x = 35.68 × 12.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.78x = 440.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.97/23.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.54

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