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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.85, 32.91 and 12.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.85, 32.91 and 12.93 is: 17.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.85 : 32.91 = 12.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.85/32.91 = 12.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.85x = 32.91 × 12.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.85x = 425.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425.65/23.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.85

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