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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.35, 34.98 and 15.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.35, 34.98 and 15.32 is: 22.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.35 : 34.98 = 15.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.35/34.98 = 15.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.35x = 34.98 × 15.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.35x = 535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535.72/23.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.95

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