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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.45, 35.13 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.45, 35.13 and 15.44 is: 23.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.45 : 35.13 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.45/35.13 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.45x = 35.13 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.45x = 542.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.41/23.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.13

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