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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.54, 23.31 and 4.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.54, 23.31 and 4.85 is: 7.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.54 : 23.31 = 4.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.54/23.31 = 4.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.54x = 23.31 × 4.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.54x = 113.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.16/15.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.28

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