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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.32, 22.96 and 8.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.32, 22.96 and 8.56 is: 12.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.32 : 22.96 = 8.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.32/22.96 = 8.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.32x = 22.96 × 8.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.32x = 196.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.60/15.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.83

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