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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.88, 35.80 and 12.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.88, 35.80 and 12.44 is: 18.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.88 : 35.80 = 12.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.88/35.80 = 12.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.88x = 35.80 × 12.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.88x = 445.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445.35/23.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.65

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