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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.50, 23.26 and 4.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.50, 23.26 and 4.82 is: 7.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.50 : 23.26 = 4.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.50/23.26 = 4.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.50x = 23.26 × 4.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.50x = 111.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111.97/15.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.22

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