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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.39, 34.97 and 13.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.39, 34.97 and 13.19 is: 19.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.39 : 34.97 = 13.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.39/34.97 = 13.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.39x = 34.97 × 13.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.39x = 461.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.25/23.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.72

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