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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.70, 35.50 and 15.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.70, 35.50 and 15.65 is: 23.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.70 : 35.50 = 15.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.70/35.50 = 15.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.70x = 35.50 × 15.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.70x = 555.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555.58/23.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.44

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