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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.84, 53.79 and 15.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.84, 53.79 and 15.56 is: 23.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.84 : 53.79 = 15.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.84/53.79 = 15.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.84x = 53.79 × 15.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.84x = 836.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836.97/35.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.35

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