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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.56, 23.23 and 15.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.56, 23.23 and 15.17 is: 22.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.56 : 23.23 = 15.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.56/23.23 = 15.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.56x = 23.23 × 15.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.56x = 352.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.40/15.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.65

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