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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.82, 32.89 and 15.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.82, 32.89 and 15.08 is: 20.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.82 : 32.89 = 15.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.82/32.89 = 15.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.82x = 32.89 × 15.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.82x = 496.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496.08/23.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.82

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