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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.62, 23.42 and 5.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.62, 23.42 and 5.47 is: 8.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.62 : 23.42 = 5.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.62/23.42 = 5.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.62x = 23.42 × 5.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.62x = 128.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.12/15.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.20

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