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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.53, 23.22 and 9.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.53, 23.22 and 9.52 is: 14.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.53 : 23.22 = 9.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.53/23.22 = 9.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.53x = 23.22 × 9.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.53x = 221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.00/15.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.23

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