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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.30, 32.15 and 13.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.30, 32.15 and 13.60 is: 18.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.30 : 32.15 = 13.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.30/32.15 = 13.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.30x = 32.15 × 13.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.30x = 437.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.08/23.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.76

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