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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.70, 23.69 and 15.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.70, 23.69 and 15.10 is: 22.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.70 : 23.69 = 15.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.70/23.69 = 15.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.70x = 23.69 × 15.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.70x = 357.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357.72/15.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.78

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