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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.62, 23.42 and 7.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.62, 23.42 and 7.61 is: 11.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.62 : 23.42 = 7.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.62/23.42 = 7.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.62x = 23.42 × 7.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.62x = 178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.13/15.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.41

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