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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.28, 32.12 and 13.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.28, 32.12 and 13.57 is: 18.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.28 : 32.12 = 13.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.28/32.12 = 13.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.28x = 32.12 × 13.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.28x = 435.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435.87/23.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.72

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