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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.94, 34.36 and 15.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.94, 34.36 and 15.68 is: 23.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.94 : 34.36 = 15.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.94/34.36 = 15.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.94x = 34.36 × 15.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.94x = 538.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538.76/22.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.49

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