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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.43, 51.57 and 15.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.43, 51.57 and 15.15 is: 22.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.43 : 51.57 = 15.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.43/51.57 = 15.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.43x = 51.57 × 15.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.43x = 781.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.48/34.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.70

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