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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.16, 22.75 and 9.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.16, 22.75 and 9.76 is: 14.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.16 : 22.75 = 9.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.16/22.75 = 9.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.16x = 22.75 × 9.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.16x = 222.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.04/15.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.65

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