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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.38, 35.10 and 13.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.38, 35.10 and 13.27 is: 19.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.38 : 35.10 = 13.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.38/35.10 = 13.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.38x = 35.10 × 13.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.38x = 465.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465.78/23.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.92

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