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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.15, 9.23 and 3.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.15, 9.23 and 3.15 is: 4.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.15 : 9.23 = 3.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.15/9.23 = 3.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.15x = 9.23 × 3.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.15x = 29.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29.06/6.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.73

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