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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.29, 22.94 and 5.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.29, 22.94 and 5.15 is: 7.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.29 : 22.94 = 5.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.29/22.94 = 5.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.29x = 22.94 × 5.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.29x = 118.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118.13/15.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.72

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