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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.27, 22.90 and 6.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.27, 22.90 and 6.25 is: 9.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.27 : 22.90 = 6.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.27/22.90 = 6.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.27x = 22.90 × 6.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.27x = 143.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.13/15.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.37

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