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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.44, 35.18 and 15.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.44, 35.18 and 15.85 is: 23.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.44 : 35.18 = 15.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.44/35.18 = 15.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.44x = 35.18 × 15.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.44x = 557.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557.60/23.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.79

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