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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.41, 23.12 and 6.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.41, 23.12 and 6.86 is: 10.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.41 : 23.12 = 6.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.41/23.12 = 6.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.41x = 23.12 × 6.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.41x = 158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158.50/15.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.28

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