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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.30, 34.91 and 15.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.30, 34.91 and 15.16 is: 22.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.30 : 34.91 = 15.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.30/34.91 = 15.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.30x = 34.91 × 15.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.30x = 529.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529.24/23.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.71

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