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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.52, 35.36 and 13.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.52, 35.36 and 13.40 is: 20.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.52 : 35.36 = 13.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.52/35.36 = 13.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.52x = 35.36 × 13.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.52x = 473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.76/23.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.14

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