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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.85, 32.90 and 15.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.85, 32.90 and 15.66 is: 21.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.85 : 32.90 = 15.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.85/32.90 = 15.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.85x = 32.90 × 15.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.85x = 515.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515.14/23.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.60

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