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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.47, 23.21 and 5.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.47, 23.21 and 5.33 is: 8.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.47 : 23.21 = 5.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.47/23.21 = 5.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.47x = 23.21 × 5.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.47x = 123.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.74/15.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.00

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