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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.62, 32.59 and 13.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.62, 32.59 and 13.25 is: 18.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.62 : 32.59 = 13.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.62/32.59 = 13.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.62x = 32.59 × 13.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.62x = 431.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431.82/23.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.29

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