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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.42, 32.31 and 16.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.42, 32.31 and 16.15 is: 22.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.42 : 32.31 = 16.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.42/32.31 = 16.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.42x = 32.31 × 16.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.42x = 521.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.81/23.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.28

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