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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.43, 35.07 and 15.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.43, 35.07 and 15.78 is: 23.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.43 : 35.07 = 15.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.43/35.07 = 15.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.43x = 35.07 × 15.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.43x = 553.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553.23/23.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.62

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