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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.53, 23.25 and 15.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.53, 23.25 and 15.29 is: 22.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.53 : 23.25 = 15.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.53/23.25 = 15.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.53x = 23.25 × 15.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.53x = 355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.52/15.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.90

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