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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.30, 22.93 and 6.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.30, 22.93 and 6.28 is: 9.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.30 : 22.93 = 6.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.30/22.93 = 6.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.30x = 22.93 × 6.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.30x = 143.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.93/15.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.41

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