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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.06, 34.54 and 15.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.06, 34.54 and 15.81 is: 23.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.06 : 34.54 = 15.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.06/34.54 = 15.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.06x = 34.54 × 15.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.06x = 545.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545.98/23.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.67

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