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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.33, 52.99 and 15.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.33, 52.99 and 15.06 is: 22.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.33 : 52.99 = 15.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.33/52.99 = 15.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.33x = 52.99 × 15.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.33x = 797.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797.99/35.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.59

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