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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.96, 34.37 and 15.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.96, 34.37 and 15.72 is: 23.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.96 : 34.37 = 15.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.96/34.37 = 15.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.96x = 34.37 × 15.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.96x = 540.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.22/22.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.53

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