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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.16, 20.92 and 9.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.16, 20.92 and 9.72 is: 13.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.16 : 20.92 = 9.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.16/20.92 = 9.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.16x = 20.92 × 9.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.16x = 203.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203.19/15.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.41

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