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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.49, 23.21 and 9.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.49, 23.21 and 9.48 is: 14.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.49 : 23.21 = 9.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.49/23.21 = 9.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.49x = 23.21 × 9.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.49x = 220.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.03/15.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.20

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