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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.34, 32.20 and 15.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.34, 32.20 and 15.05 is: 20.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.34 : 32.20 = 15.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.34/32.20 = 15.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.34x = 32.20 × 15.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.34x = 484.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484.61/23.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.76

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