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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.65, 23.48 and 7.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.65, 23.48 and 7.42 is: 11.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.65 : 23.48 = 7.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.65/23.48 = 7.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.65x = 23.48 × 7.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.65x = 174.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.22/15.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.13

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