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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.39, 23.08 and 5.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.39, 23.08 and 5.24 is: 7.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.39 : 23.08 = 5.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.39/23.08 = 5.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.39x = 23.08 × 5.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.39x = 120.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.94/15.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.86

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