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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.89, 35.81 and 13.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.89, 35.81 and 13.06 is: 19.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.89 : 35.81 = 13.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.89/35.81 = 13.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.89x = 35.81 × 13.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.89x = 467.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467.50/23.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.57

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