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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.27, 32.11 and 13.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.27, 32.11 and 13.57 is: 18.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.27 : 32.11 = 13.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.27/32.11 = 13.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.27x = 32.11 × 13.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.27x = 435.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435.57/23.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.72

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