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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.27, 32.12 and 13.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.27, 32.12 and 13.44 is: 18.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.27 : 32.12 = 13.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.27/32.12 = 13.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.27x = 32.12 × 13.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.27x = 431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431.60/23.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.55

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