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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.89, 53.84 and 15.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.89, 53.84 and 15.59 is: 23.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.89 : 53.84 = 15.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.89/53.84 = 15.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.89x = 53.84 × 15.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.89x = 839.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.29/35.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.39

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