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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.05, 34.51 and 15.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.05, 34.51 and 15.43 is: 23.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.05 : 34.51 = 15.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.05/34.51 = 15.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.05x = 34.51 × 15.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.05x = 532.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532.49/23.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.10

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