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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.04, 31.80 and 13.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.04, 31.80 and 13.83 is: 19.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.04 : 31.80 = 13.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.04/31.80 = 13.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.04x = 31.80 × 13.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.04x = 439.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439.72/23.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.09

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