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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.77, 34.10 and 15.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.77, 34.10 and 15.99 is: 23.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.77 : 34.10 = 15.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.77/34.10 = 15.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.77x = 34.10 × 15.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.77x = 545.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545.18/22.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.94

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