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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.22, 34.81 and 15.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.22, 34.81 and 15.09 is: 22.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.22 : 34.81 = 15.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.22/34.81 = 15.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.22x = 34.81 × 15.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.22x = 525.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.28/23.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.62

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