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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.45, 35.16 and 13.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.45, 35.16 and 13.31 is: 19.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.45 : 35.16 = 13.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.45/35.16 = 13.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.45x = 35.16 × 13.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.45x = 467.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467.87/23.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.96

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