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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.45, 32.34 and 15.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.45, 32.34 and 15.26 is: 21.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.45 : 32.34 = 15.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.45/32.34 = 15.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.45x = 32.34 × 15.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.45x = 493.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493.51/23.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.05

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