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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.30, 34.94 and 13.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.30, 34.94 and 13.01 is: 19.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.30 : 34.94 = 13.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.30/34.94 = 13.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.30x = 34.94 × 13.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.30x = 454.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454.57/23.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.51

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