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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.77, 32.81 and 15.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.77, 32.81 and 15.58 is: 21.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.77 : 32.81 = 15.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.77/32.81 = 15.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.77x = 32.81 × 15.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.77x = 511.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.02/23.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.50

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