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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.51, 23.25 and 9.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.51, 23.25 and 9.50 is: 14.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.51 : 23.25 = 9.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.51/23.25 = 9.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.51x = 23.25 × 9.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.51x = 220.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.79/15.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.23

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