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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.17, 20.94 and 10.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.17, 20.94 and 10.00 is: 13.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.17 : 20.94 = 10.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.17/20.94 = 10.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.17x = 20.94 × 10.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.17x = 209.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209.46/15.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.81

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