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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.71, 23.42 and 15.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.71, 23.42 and 15.07 is: 22.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.71 : 23.42 = 15.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.71/23.42 = 15.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.71x = 23.42 × 15.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.71x = 352.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.86/15.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.46

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