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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.81, 32.87 and 15.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.81, 32.87 and 15.64 is: 21.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.81 : 32.87 = 15.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.81/32.87 = 15.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.81x = 32.87 × 15.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.81x = 514.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.04/23.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.59

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