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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.59, 35.33 and 13.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.59, 35.33 and 13.42 is: 20.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.59 : 35.33 = 13.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.59/35.33 = 13.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.59x = 35.33 × 13.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.59x = 473.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.97/23.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.09

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