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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.74, 23.62 and 5.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.74, 23.62 and 5.46 is: 8.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.74 : 23.62 = 5.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.74/23.62 = 5.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.74x = 23.62 × 5.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.74x = 128.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.99/15.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.19

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