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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.04, 34.49 and 13.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.04, 34.49 and 13.39 is: 20.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.04 : 34.49 = 13.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.04/34.49 = 13.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.04x = 34.49 × 13.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.04x = 461.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.94/23.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.05

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