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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.99, 33.11 and 13.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.99, 33.11 and 13.08 is: 18.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.99 : 33.11 = 13.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.99/33.11 = 13.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.99x = 33.11 × 13.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.99x = 433.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433.05/23.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.05

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