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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.41, 35.18 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.41, 35.18 and 15.44 is: 23.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.41 : 35.18 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.41/35.18 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.41x = 35.18 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.41x = 543.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543.10/23.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.20

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