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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.61, 32.58 and 13.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.61, 32.58 and 13.25 is: 18.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.61 : 32.58 = 13.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.61/32.58 = 13.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.61x = 32.58 × 13.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.61x = 431.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431.54/23.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.28

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