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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.58, 35.36 and 15.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.58, 35.36 and 15.03 is: 22.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.58 : 35.36 = 15.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.58/35.36 = 15.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.58x = 35.36 × 15.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.58x = 531.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531.39/23.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.54

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