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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.36, 23.19 and 15.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.36, 23.19 and 15.09 is: 22.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.36 : 23.19 = 15.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.36/23.19 = 15.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.36x = 23.19 × 15.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.36x = 349.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.94/15.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.78

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