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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.10, 20.83 and 9.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.10, 20.83 and 9.35 is: 12.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.10 : 20.83 = 9.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.10/20.83 = 9.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.10x = 20.83 × 9.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.10x = 194.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.76/15.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.90

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