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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.44, 32.34 and 13.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.44, 32.34 and 13.07 is: 18.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.44 : 32.34 = 13.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.44/32.34 = 13.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.44x = 32.34 × 13.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.44x = 422.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.79/23.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.04

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