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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.70, 35.46 and 15.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.70, 35.46 and 15.54 is: 23.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.70 : 35.46 = 15.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.70/35.46 = 15.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.70x = 35.46 × 15.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.70x = 551.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.05/23.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.25

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