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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.17, 22.76 and 9.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.17, 22.76 and 9.14 is: 13.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.17 : 22.76 = 9.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.17/22.76 = 9.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.17x = 22.76 × 9.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.17x = 207.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207.87/15.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.71

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