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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.05, 31.81 and 13.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.05, 31.81 and 13.35 is: 18.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.05 : 31.81 = 13.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.05/31.81 = 13.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.05x = 31.81 × 13.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.05x = 424.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.44/23.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.42

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