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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.62, 23.29 and 15.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.62, 23.29 and 15.19 is: 22.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.62 : 23.29 = 15.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.62/23.29 = 15.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.62x = 23.29 × 15.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.62x = 353.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.68/15.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.65

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