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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.05, 31.82 and 15.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.05, 31.82 and 15.78 is: 21.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.05 : 31.82 = 15.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.05/31.82 = 15.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.05x = 31.82 × 15.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.05x = 502.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.12/23.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.78

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