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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.94, 33.04 and 15.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.94, 33.04 and 15.32 is: 21.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.94 : 33.04 = 15.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.94/33.04 = 15.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.94x = 33.04 × 15.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.94x = 506.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506.17/23.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.14

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