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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.42, 23.27 and 15.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.42, 23.27 and 15.42 is: 23.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.42 : 23.27 = 15.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.42/23.27 = 15.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.42x = 23.27 × 15.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.42x = 358.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358.82/15.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.27

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