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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.55, 51.83 and 15.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.55, 51.83 and 15.29 is: 22.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.55 : 51.83 = 15.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.55/51.83 = 15.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.55x = 51.83 × 15.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.55x = 792.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792.15/34.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.93

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