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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.25, 21.04 and 9.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.25, 21.04 and 9.73 is: 13.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.25 : 21.04 = 9.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.25/21.04 = 9.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.25x = 21.04 × 9.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.25x = 204.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.67/15.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.42

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