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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.37, 23.04 and 9.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.37, 23.04 and 9.27 is: 13.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.37 : 23.04 = 9.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.37/23.04 = 9.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.37x = 23.04 × 9.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.37x = 213.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.58/15.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.90

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