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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.10, 34.68 and 15.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.10, 34.68 and 15.12 is: 22.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.10 : 34.68 = 15.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.10/34.68 = 15.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.10x = 34.68 × 15.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.10x = 524.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524.36/23.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.70

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