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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.23, 54.31 and 13.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.23, 54.31 and 13.40 is: 20.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.23 : 54.31 = 13.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.23/54.31 = 13.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.23x = 54.31 × 13.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.23x = 727.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.62/36.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.08

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