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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.70, 23.50 and 15.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.70, 23.50 and 15.40 is: 23.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.70 : 23.50 = 15.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.70/23.50 = 15.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.70x = 23.50 × 15.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.70x = 361.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.90/15.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.05

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