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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.63, 51.95 and 15.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.63, 51.95 and 15.36 is: 23.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.63 : 51.95 = 15.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.63/51.95 = 15.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.63x = 51.95 × 15.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.63x = 797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797.95/34.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.04

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