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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.55, 32.51 and 15.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.55, 32.51 and 15.36 is: 21.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.55 : 32.51 = 15.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.55/32.51 = 15.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.55x = 32.51 × 15.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.55x = 499.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499.35/23.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.20

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