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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.30, 54.46 and 15.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.30, 54.46 and 15.73 is: 23.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.30 : 54.46 = 15.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.30/54.46 = 15.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.30x = 54.46 × 15.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.30x = 856.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856.45/36.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.59

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