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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.72, 35.60 and 15.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.72, 35.60 and 15.72 is: 23.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.72 : 35.60 = 15.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.72/35.60 = 15.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.72x = 35.60 × 15.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.72x = 559.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559.55/23.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.59

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