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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.28, 22.93 and 7.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.28, 22.93 and 7.67 is: 11.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.28 : 22.93 = 7.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.28/22.93 = 7.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.28x = 22.93 × 7.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.28x = 175.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.99/15.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.52

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