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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.53, 35.33 and 15.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.53, 35.33 and 15.41 is: 23.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.53 : 35.33 = 15.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.53/35.33 = 15.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.53x = 35.33 × 15.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.53x = 544.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544.47/23.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.14

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