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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.72, 35.55 and 15.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.72, 35.55 and 15.70 is: 23.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.72 : 35.55 = 15.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.72/35.55 = 15.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.72x = 35.55 × 15.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.72x = 557.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557.96/23.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.52

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