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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.23, 36.38 and 15.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.23, 36.38 and 15.26 is: 22.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.23 : 36.38 = 15.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.23/36.38 = 15.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.23x = 36.38 × 15.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.23x = 555.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555.02/24.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.90

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