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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.31, 32.17 and 13.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.31, 32.17 and 13.62 is: 18.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.31 : 32.17 = 13.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.31/32.17 = 13.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.31x = 32.17 × 13.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.31x = 438.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438.03/23.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.79

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