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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.95, 34.44 and 15.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.95, 34.44 and 15.33 is: 23.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.95 : 34.44 = 15.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.95/34.44 = 15.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.95x = 34.44 × 15.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.95x = 527.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527.97/22.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.01

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