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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.16, 34.76 and 15.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.16, 34.76 and 15.15 is: 22.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.16 : 34.76 = 15.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.16/34.76 = 15.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.16x = 34.76 × 15.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.16x = 526.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.36/23.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.73

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