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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.90, 32.97 and 12.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.90, 32.97 and 12.98 is: 17.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.90 : 32.97 = 12.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.90/32.97 = 12.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.90x = 32.97 × 12.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.90x = 427.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.97/23.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.91

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