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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.85, 23.77 and 6.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.85, 23.77 and 6.22 is: 9.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.85 : 23.77 = 6.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.85/23.77 = 6.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.85x = 23.77 × 6.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.85x = 147.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.79/15.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.32

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