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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.46, 23.19 and 7.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.46, 23.19 and 7.45 is: 11.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.46 : 23.19 = 7.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.46/23.19 = 7.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.46x = 23.19 × 7.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.46x = 172.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.77/15.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.18

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