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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.03, 20.75 and 9.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.03, 20.75 and 9.85 is: 13.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.03 : 20.75 = 9.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.03/20.75 = 9.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.03x = 20.75 × 9.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.03x = 204.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.39/15.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.60

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