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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.34, 23.07 and 9.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.34, 23.07 and 9.67 is: 14.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.34 : 23.07 = 9.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.34/23.07 = 9.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.34x = 23.07 × 9.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.34x = 223.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.09/15.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.54

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