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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.52, 35.25 and 13.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.52, 35.25 and 13.90 is: 20.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.52 : 35.25 = 13.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.52/35.25 = 13.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.52x = 35.25 × 13.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.52x = 489.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489.98/23.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.83

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