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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.96, 34.51 and 15.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.96, 34.51 and 15.41 is: 23.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.96 : 34.51 = 15.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.96/34.51 = 15.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.96x = 34.51 × 15.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.96x = 531.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531.55/22.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.15

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