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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.83, 35.71 and 13.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.83, 35.71 and 13.66 is: 20.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.83 : 35.71 = 13.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.83/35.71 = 13.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.83x = 35.71 × 13.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.83x = 487.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.80/23.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.47

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