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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.10, 31.88 and 13.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.10, 31.88 and 13.40 is: 18.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.10 : 31.88 = 13.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.10/31.88 = 13.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.10x = 31.88 × 13.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.10x = 426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426.97/23.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.49

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