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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.64, 35.48 and 15.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.64, 35.48 and 15.63 is: 23.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.64 : 35.48 = 15.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.64/35.48 = 15.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.64x = 35.48 × 15.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.64x = 554.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554.55/23.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.46

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