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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.73, 53.61 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.73, 53.61 and 15.44 is: 23.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.73 : 53.61 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.73/53.61 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.73x = 53.61 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.73x = 827.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827.47/35.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.16

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