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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.83, 35.75 and 12.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.83, 35.75 and 12.40 is: 18.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.83 : 35.75 = 12.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.83/35.75 = 12.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.83x = 35.75 × 12.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.83x = 443.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443.24/23.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.60

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