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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.57, 32.50 and 15.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.57, 32.50 and 15.37 is: 21.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.57 : 32.50 = 15.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.57/32.50 = 15.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.57x = 32.50 × 15.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.57x = 499.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499.46/23.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.19

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