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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.55, 32.50 and 13.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.55, 32.50 and 13.85 is: 19.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.55 : 32.50 = 13.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.55/32.50 = 13.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.55x = 32.50 × 13.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.55x = 450.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450.13/23.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.12

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