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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.30, 22.94 and 7.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.30, 22.94 and 7.30 is: 10.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.30 : 22.94 = 7.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.30/22.94 = 7.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.30x = 22.94 × 7.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.30x = 167.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167.46/15.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.95

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