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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.33, 23.12 and 15.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.33, 23.12 and 15.10 is: 22.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.33 : 23.12 = 15.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.33/23.12 = 15.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.33x = 23.12 × 15.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.33x = 349.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.11/15.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.77

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