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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.52, 32.47 and 15.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.52, 32.47 and 15.12 is: 20.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.52 : 32.47 = 15.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.52/32.47 = 15.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.52x = 32.47 × 15.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.52x = 491.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.02/23.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.87

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