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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.36, 34.99 and 15.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.36, 34.99 and 15.71 is: 23.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.36 : 34.99 = 15.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.36/34.99 = 15.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.36x = 34.99 × 15.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.36x = 549.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.74/23.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.53

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