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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.49, 23.25 and 8.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.49, 23.25 and 8.73 is: 13.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.49 : 23.25 = 8.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.49/23.25 = 8.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.49x = 23.25 × 8.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.49x = 202.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.97/15.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.10

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