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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.49, 21.37 and 8.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.49, 21.37 and 8.93 is: 12.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.49 : 21.37 = 8.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.49/21.37 = 8.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.49x = 21.37 × 8.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.49x = 190.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190.91/15.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.32

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