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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.80, 35.64 and 16.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.80, 35.64 and 16.15 is: 24.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.80 : 35.64 = 16.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.80/35.64 = 16.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.80x = 35.64 × 16.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.80x = 575.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575.33/23.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.17

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