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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.31, 23.01 and 14.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.31, 23.01 and 14.62 is: 21.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.31 : 23.01 = 14.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.31/23.01 = 14.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.31x = 23.01 × 14.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.31x = 336.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.41/15.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.97

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