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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.11, 34.66 and 15.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.11, 34.66 and 15.55 is: 23.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.11 : 34.66 = 15.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.11/34.66 = 15.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.11x = 34.66 × 15.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.11x = 538.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538.71/23.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.31

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