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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.80, 52.15 and 15.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.80, 52.15 and 15.53 is: 23.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.80 : 52.15 = 15.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.80/52.15 = 15.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.80x = 52.15 × 15.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.80x = 809.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.89/34.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.27

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