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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.63, 23.26 and 15.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.63, 23.26 and 15.28 is: 22.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.63 : 23.26 = 15.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.63/23.26 = 15.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.63x = 23.26 × 15.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.63x = 355.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.45/15.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.73

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