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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.32, 35.04 and 13.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.32, 35.04 and 13.72 is: 20.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.32 : 35.04 = 13.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.32/35.04 = 13.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.32x = 35.04 × 13.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.32x = 480.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480.51/23.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.60

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