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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.62, 21.54 and 9.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.62, 21.54 and 9.15 is: 12.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.62 : 21.54 = 9.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.62/21.54 = 9.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.62x = 21.54 × 9.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.62x = 197.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.04/15.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.62

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