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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.19, 20.95 and 9.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.19, 20.95 and 9.35 is: 12.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.19 : 20.95 = 9.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.19/20.95 = 9.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.19x = 20.95 × 9.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.19x = 195.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.91/15.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.90

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