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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.37, 21.20 and 9.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.37, 21.20 and 9.92 is: 13.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.37 : 21.20 = 9.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.37/21.20 = 9.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.37x = 21.20 × 9.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.37x = 210.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.22/15.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.68

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