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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.69, 35.61 and 15.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.69, 35.61 and 15.15 is: 22.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.69 : 35.61 = 15.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.69/35.61 = 15.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.69x = 35.61 × 15.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.69x = 539.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539.57/23.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.77

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