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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.99, 33.11 and 15.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.99, 33.11 and 15.81 is: 21.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.99 : 33.11 = 15.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.99/33.11 = 15.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.99x = 33.11 × 15.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.99x = 523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.41/23.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.82

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