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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.55, 23.29 and 9.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.55, 23.29 and 9.54 is: 14.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.55 : 23.29 = 9.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.55/23.29 = 9.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.55x = 23.29 × 9.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.55x = 222.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.19/15.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.29

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