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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.91, 35.79 and 15.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.91, 35.79 and 15.89 is: 23.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.91 : 35.79 = 15.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.91/35.79 = 15.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.91x = 35.79 × 15.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.91x = 568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568.52/23.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.78

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