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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.29, 34.91 and 15.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.29, 34.91 and 15.68 is: 23.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.29 : 34.91 = 15.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.29/34.91 = 15.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.29x = 34.91 × 15.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.29x = 547.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547.39/23.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.50

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