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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.14, 31.94 and 15.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.14, 31.94 and 15.38 is: 21.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.14 : 31.94 = 15.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.14/31.94 = 15.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.14x = 31.94 × 15.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.14x = 491.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.24/23.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.23

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