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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.67, 34.00 and 15.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.67, 34.00 and 15.44 is: 23.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.67 : 34.00 = 15.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.67/34.00 = 15.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.67x = 34.00 × 15.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.67x = 525.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.01/22.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.16

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