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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.58, 53.34 and 15.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.58, 53.34 and 15.28 is: 22.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.58 : 53.34 = 15.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.58/53.34 = 15.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.58x = 53.34 × 15.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.58x = 814.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.77/35.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.90

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