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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.98, 35.93 and 12.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.98, 35.93 and 12.54 is: 18.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.98 : 35.93 = 12.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.98/35.93 = 12.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.98x = 35.93 × 12.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.98x = 450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450.56/23.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.79

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