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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.25, 32.07 and 15.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.25, 32.07 and 15.99 is: 22.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.25 : 32.07 = 15.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.25/32.07 = 15.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.25x = 32.07 × 15.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.25x = 512.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512.80/23.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.06

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