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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.50, 35.17 and 13.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.50, 35.17 and 13.32 is: 19.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.50 : 35.17 = 13.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.50/35.17 = 13.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.50x = 35.17 × 13.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.50x = 468.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.43/23.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.94

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