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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.24, 30.36 and 15.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.24, 30.36 and 15.23 is: 22.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.24 : 30.36 = 15.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.24/30.36 = 15.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.24x = 30.36 × 15.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.24x = 462.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.40/20.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.85

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