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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.06, 31.81 and 13.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.06, 31.81 and 13.84 is: 19.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.06 : 31.81 = 13.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.06/31.81 = 13.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.06x = 31.81 × 13.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.06x = 440.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.18/23.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.09

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