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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.09, 22.57 and 9.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.09, 22.57 and 9.38 is: 14.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.09 : 22.57 = 9.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.09/22.57 = 9.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.09x = 22.57 × 9.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.09x = 211.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.71/15.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.03

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