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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.71, 35.57 and 13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.71, 35.57 and 13 is: 19.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.71 : 35.57 = 13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.71/35.57 = 13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.71x = 35.57 × 13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.71x = 462.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.41/23.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.50

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