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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.63, 21.56 and 9.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.63, 21.56 and 9.88 is: 13.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.63 : 21.56 = 9.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.63/21.56 = 9.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.63x = 21.56 × 9.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.63x = 213.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.01/15.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.63

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