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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.40, 23.20 and 15.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.40, 23.20 and 15.11 is: 22.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.40 : 23.20 = 15.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.40/23.20 = 15.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.40x = 23.20 × 15.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.40x = 350.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350.55/15.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.76

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