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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.83, 35.73 and 15.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.83, 35.73 and 15.24 is: 22.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.83 : 35.73 = 15.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.83/35.73 = 15.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.83x = 35.73 × 15.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.83x = 544.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544.53/23.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.85

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