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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.80, 53.68 and 15.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.80, 53.68 and 15.49 is: 23.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.80 : 53.68 = 15.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.80/53.68 = 15.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.80x = 53.68 × 15.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.80x = 831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.50/35.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.23

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