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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.37, 21.20 and 9.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.37, 21.20 and 9.23 is: 12.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.37 : 21.20 = 9.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.37/21.20 = 9.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.37x = 21.20 × 9.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.37x = 195.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195.59/15.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.73

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