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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.63, 23.25 and 15.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.63, 23.25 and 15.02 is: 22.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.63 : 23.25 = 15.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.63/23.25 = 15.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.63x = 23.25 × 15.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.63x = 349.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.24/15.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.35

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