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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.31, 22.94 and 7.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.31, 22.94 and 7.69 is: 11.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.31 : 22.94 = 7.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.31/22.94 = 7.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.31x = 22.94 × 7.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.31x = 176.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.38/15.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.52

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