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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.24, 32.09 and 15.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.24, 32.09 and 15.07 is: 20.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.24 : 32.09 = 15.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.24/32.09 = 15.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.24x = 32.09 × 15.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.24x = 483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.44/23.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.80

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