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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.55, 35.33 and 10.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.55, 35.33 and 10.04 is: 15.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.55 : 35.33 = 10.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.55/35.33 = 10.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.55x = 35.33 × 10.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.55x = 354.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354.71/23.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.06

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