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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.75, 32.72 and 15.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.75, 32.72 and 15.56 is: 21.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.75 : 32.72 = 15.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.75/32.72 = 15.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.75x = 32.72 × 15.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.75x = 508.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508.88/23.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.43

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