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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.99, 33.12 and 15.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.99, 33.12 and 15.80 is: 21.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.99 : 33.12 = 15.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.99/33.12 = 15.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.99x = 33.12 × 15.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.99x = 523.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.13/23.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.81

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