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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.50, 23.12 and 15.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.50, 23.12 and 15.41 is: 23.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.50 : 23.12 = 15.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.50/23.12 = 15.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.50x = 23.12 × 15.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.50x = 356.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.40/15.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.00

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