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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.08, 31.85 and 14.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.08, 31.85 and 14.91 is: 20.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.08 : 31.85 = 14.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.08/31.85 = 14.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.08x = 31.85 × 14.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.08x = 474.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.81/23.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.58

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