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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.70, 52.03 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.70, 52.03 and 15.44 is: 23.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.70 : 52.03 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.70/52.03 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.70x = 52.03 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.70x = 803.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803.34/34.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.15

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