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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.14, 22.73 and 9.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.14, 22.73 and 9.13 is: 13.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.14 : 22.73 = 9.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.14/22.73 = 9.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.14x = 22.73 × 9.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.14x = 207.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207.52/15.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.71

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