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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.42, 23.22 and 11.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.42, 23.22 and 11.43 is: 17.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.42 : 23.22 = 11.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.42/23.22 = 11.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.42x = 23.22 × 11.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.42x = 265.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265.40/15.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.21

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