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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.32, 22.93 and 9.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.32, 22.93 and 9.29 is: 13.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.32 : 22.93 = 9.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.32/22.93 = 9.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.32x = 22.93 × 9.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.32x = 212.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.86/15.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.90

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