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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.36, 32.26 and 15.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.36, 32.26 and 15.18 is: 20.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.36 : 32.26 = 15.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.36/32.26 = 15.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.36x = 32.26 × 15.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.36x = 489.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489.71/23.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.96

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