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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.22, 32.02 and 15.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.22, 32.02 and 15.45 is: 21.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.22 : 32.02 = 15.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.22/32.02 = 15.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.22x = 32.02 × 15.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.22x = 494.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494.47/23.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.30

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