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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.36, 35.00 and 13.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.36, 35.00 and 13.19 is: 19.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.36 : 35.00 = 13.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.36/35.00 = 13.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.36x = 35.00 × 13.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.36x = 461.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.60/23.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.76

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