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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.21, 32.04 and 13.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.21, 32.04 and 13.51 is: 18.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.21 : 32.04 = 13.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.21/32.04 = 13.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.21x = 32.04 × 13.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.21x = 432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.86/23.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.65

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