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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.95, 35.87 and 15.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.95, 35.87 and 15.80 is: 23.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.95 : 35.87 = 15.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.95/35.87 = 15.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.95x = 35.87 × 15.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.95x = 566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.86/23.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.67

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