Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.50, 23.26 and 6
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15.50, 23.26 and 6 is: 9.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15.50 : 23.26 = 6 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15.50/23.26 = 6/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15.50x = 23.26 × 6 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15.50x = 139.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139.56/15.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9.00
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