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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.73, 53.62 and 15.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.73, 53.62 and 15.46 is: 23.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.73 : 53.62 = 15.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.73/53.62 = 15.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.73x = 53.62 × 15.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.73x = 828.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.75/35.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.19

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