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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.49, 23.22 and 6.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.49, 23.22 and 6.45 is: 9.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.49 : 23.22 = 6.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.49/23.22 = 6.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.49x = 23.22 × 6.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.49x = 149.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.68/15.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.66

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