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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.30, 22.96 and 7.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.30, 22.96 and 7.29 is: 10.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.30 : 22.96 = 7.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.30/22.96 = 7.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.30x = 22.96 × 7.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.30x = 167.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167.38/15.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.94

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