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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.06, 31.83 and 13.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.06, 31.83 and 13.37 is: 18.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.06 : 31.83 = 13.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.06/31.83 = 13.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.06x = 31.83 × 13.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.06x = 425.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425.36/23.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.44

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