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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.31, 22.97 and 6.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.31, 22.97 and 6.17 is: 9.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.31 : 22.97 = 6.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.31/22.97 = 6.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.31x = 22.97 × 6.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.31x = 141.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.72/15.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.26

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