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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.45, 32.39 and 15.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.45, 32.39 and 15.68 is: 21.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.45 : 32.39 = 15.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.45/32.39 = 15.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.45x = 32.39 × 15.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.45x = 507.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507.63/23.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.65

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