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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.48, 23.21 and 8.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.48, 23.21 and 8.69 is: 13.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.48 : 23.21 = 8.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.48/23.21 = 8.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.48x = 23.21 × 8.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.48x = 201.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.54/15.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.02

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