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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.45, 32.37 and 13.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.45, 32.37 and 13.75 is: 18.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.45 : 32.37 = 13.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.45/32.37 = 13.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.45x = 32.37 × 13.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.45x = 445.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445.09/23.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.98

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