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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.24, 34.87 and 15.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.24, 34.87 and 15.24 is: 22.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.24 : 34.87 = 15.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.24/34.87 = 15.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.24x = 34.87 × 15.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.24x = 531.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531.42/23.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.87

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