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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.42, 23.15 and 7.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.42, 23.15 and 7.41 is: 11.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.42 : 23.15 = 7.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.42/23.15 = 7.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.42x = 23.15 × 7.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.42x = 171.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.50/15.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.12

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