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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.33, 34.91 and 15.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.33, 34.91 and 15.69 is: 23.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.33 : 34.91 = 15.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.33/34.91 = 15.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.33x = 34.91 × 15.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.33x = 547.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547.79/23.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.48

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