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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.16, 31.98 and 14.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.16, 31.98 and 14.98 is: 20.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.16 : 31.98 = 14.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.16/31.98 = 14.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.16x = 31.98 × 14.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.16x = 479.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479.06/23.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.68

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