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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.79, 32.83 and 13.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.79, 32.83 and 13.43 is: 18.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.79 : 32.83 = 13.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.79/32.83 = 13.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.79x = 32.83 × 13.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.79x = 440.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.68/23.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.52

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