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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.73, 34.10 and 15.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.73, 34.10 and 15.95 is: 23.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.73 : 34.10 = 15.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.73/34.10 = 15.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.73x = 34.10 × 15.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.73x = 543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543.90/22.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.93

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