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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.22, 23.63 and 15.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.22, 23.63 and 15.23 is: 20.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.22 : 23.63 = 15.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.22/23.63 = 15.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.22x = 23.63 × 15.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.22x = 359.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359.96/17.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.91

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