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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.01, 31.76 and 13.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.01, 31.76 and 13.81 is: 19.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.01 : 31.76 = 13.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.01/31.76 = 13.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.01x = 31.76 × 13.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.01x = 438.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438.56/23.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.06

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