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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.32, 34.94 and 13.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.32, 34.94 and 13.16 is: 19.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.32 : 34.94 = 13.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.32/34.94 = 13.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.32x = 34.94 × 13.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.32x = 459.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459.81/23.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.72

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