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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.50, 35.19 and 15.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.50, 35.19 and 15.88 is: 23.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.50 : 35.19 = 15.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.50/35.19 = 15.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.50x = 35.19 × 15.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.50x = 558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.82/23.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.78

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