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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.90, 35.80 and 15.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.90, 35.80 and 15.32 is: 22.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.90 : 35.80 = 15.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.90/35.80 = 15.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.90x = 35.80 × 15.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.90x = 548.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548.51/23.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.95

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