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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.69, 23.53 and 15.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.69, 23.53 and 15.31 is: 22.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.69 : 23.53 = 15.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.69/23.53 = 15.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.69x = 23.53 × 15.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.69x = 360.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360.13/15.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.95

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