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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.36, 23.04 and 5.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.36, 23.04 and 5.22 is: 7.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.36 : 23.04 = 5.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.36/23.04 = 5.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.36x = 23.04 × 5.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.36x = 120.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.17/15.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.82

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