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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.01, 31.74 and 15.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.01, 31.74 and 15.13 is: 20.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.01 : 31.74 = 15.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.01/31.74 = 15.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.01x = 31.74 × 15.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.01x = 480.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480.32/23.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.87

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