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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.70, 35.56 and 13.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.70, 35.56 and 13.55 is: 20.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.70 : 35.56 = 13.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.70/35.56 = 13.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.70x = 35.56 × 13.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.70x = 481.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.86/23.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.33

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