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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.42, 35.12 and 15.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.42, 35.12 and 15.82 is: 23.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.42 : 35.12 = 15.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.42/35.12 = 15.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.42x = 35.12 × 15.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.42x = 555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555.60/23.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.72

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