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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15, 22.50 and 4.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15, 22.50 and 4.31 is: 6.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15 : 22.50 = 4.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15/22.50 = 4.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15x = 22.50 × 4.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15x = 97.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.03/15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.47

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