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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.93, 52.40 and 15.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.93, 52.40 and 15.67 is: 23.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.93 : 52.40 = 15.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.93/52.40 = 15.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.93x = 52.40 × 15.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.93x = 820.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820.81/34.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.50

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