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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.23, 5.82 and 3.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.23, 5.82 and 3.15 is: 4.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.23 : 5.82 = 3.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.23/5.82 = 3.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.23x = 5.82 × 3.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.23x = 18.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.30/4.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.33

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