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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.61, 23.40 and 8.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.61, 23.40 and 8.84 is: 13.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.61 : 23.40 = 8.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.61/23.40 = 8.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.61x = 23.40 × 8.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.61x = 206.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.86/15.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.25

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