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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.54, 23.46 and 15.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.54, 23.46 and 15.46 is: 23.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.54 : 23.46 = 15.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.54/23.46 = 15.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.54x = 23.46 × 15.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.54x = 362.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.69/15.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.34

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