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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.23, 36.30 and 15.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.23, 36.30 and 15.06 is: 22.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.23 : 36.30 = 15.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.23/36.30 = 15.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.23x = 36.30 × 15.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.23x = 546.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.68/24.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.56

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