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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.12, 34.65 and 13.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.12, 34.65 and 13.00 is: 19.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.12 : 34.65 = 13.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.12/34.65 = 13.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.12x = 34.65 × 13.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.12x = 450.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450.36/23.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.48

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