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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.97, 33.05 and 15.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.97, 33.05 and 15.23 is: 20.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.97 : 33.05 = 15.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.97/33.05 = 15.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.97x = 33.05 × 15.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.97x = 503.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.11/23.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.99

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