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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.24, 34.88 and 13.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.24, 34.88 and 13.10 is: 19.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.24 : 34.88 = 13.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.24/34.88 = 13.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.24x = 34.88 × 13.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.24x = 456.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456.95/23.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.66

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