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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.54, 35.36 and 15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.54, 35.36 and 15 is: 22.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.54 : 35.36 = 15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.54/35.36 = 15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.54x = 35.36 × 15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.54x = 530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530.40/23.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.53

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