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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.38, 32.26 and 13.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.38, 32.26 and 13.54 is: 18.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.38 : 32.26 = 13.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.38/32.26 = 13.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.38x = 32.26 × 13.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.38x = 436.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.73/23.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.68

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