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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.61, 21.54 and 9.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.61, 21.54 and 9.14 is: 12.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.61 : 21.54 = 9.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.61/21.54 = 9.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.61x = 21.54 × 9.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.61x = 196.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.88/15.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.61

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