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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.79, 35.75 and 13.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.79, 35.75 and 13.11 is: 19.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.79 : 35.75 = 13.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.79/35.75 = 13.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.79x = 35.75 × 13.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.79x = 468.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.62/23.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.70

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