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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.58, 32.51 and 15.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.58, 32.51 and 15.39 is: 21.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.58 : 32.51 = 15.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.58/32.51 = 15.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.58x = 32.51 × 15.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.58x = 500.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.37/23.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.22

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