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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.83, 35.78 and 13.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.83, 35.78 and 13.01 is: 19.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.83 : 35.78 = 13.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.83/35.78 = 13.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.83x = 35.78 × 13.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.83x = 465.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465.46/23.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.53

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