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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.09, 31.84 and 14.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.09, 31.84 and 14.90 is: 20.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.09 : 31.84 = 14.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.09/31.84 = 14.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.09x = 31.84 × 14.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.09x = 474.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.22/23.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.54

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