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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.51, 23.27 and 7.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.51, 23.27 and 7.90 is: 11.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.51 : 23.27 = 7.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.51/23.27 = 7.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.51x = 23.27 × 7.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.51x = 183.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.79/15.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.85

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