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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.69, 32.69 and 13.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.69, 32.69 and 13.33 is: 18.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.69 : 32.69 = 13.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.69/32.69 = 13.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.69x = 32.69 × 13.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.69x = 435.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435.86/23.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.40

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