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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.84, 35.67 and 15.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.84, 35.67 and 15.78 is: 23.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.84 : 35.67 = 15.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.84/35.67 = 15.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.84x = 35.67 × 15.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.84x = 562.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562.87/23.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.61

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