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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.77, 53.66 and 15.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.77, 53.66 and 15.20 is: 22.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.77 : 53.66 = 15.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.77/53.66 = 15.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.77x = 53.66 × 15.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.77x = 815.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815.63/35.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.80

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