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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.47, 21.34 and 9.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.47, 21.34 and 9.33 is: 12.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.47 : 21.34 = 9.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.47/21.34 = 9.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.47x = 21.34 × 9.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.47x = 199.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.10/15.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.87

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