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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.31, 22.95 and 5.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.31, 22.95 and 5.67 is: 8.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.31 : 22.95 = 5.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.31/22.95 = 5.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.31x = 22.95 × 5.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.31x = 130.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.13/15.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.50

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