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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.95, 33.05 and 13.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.95, 33.05 and 13.59 is: 18.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.95 : 33.05 = 13.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.95/33.05 = 13.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.95x = 33.05 × 13.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.95x = 449.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449.18/23.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.75

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