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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.31, 35.01 and 15.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.31, 35.01 and 15.73 is: 23.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.31 : 35.01 = 15.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.31/35.01 = 15.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.31x = 35.01 × 15.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.31x = 550.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550.62/23.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.62

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