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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.18, 32 and 15.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.18, 32 and 15.01 is: 20.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.18 : 32 = 15.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.18/32 = 15.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.18x = 32 × 15.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.18x = 480.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480.32/23.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.72

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