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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.64, 23.45 and 8.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.64, 23.45 and 8.87 is: 13.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.64 : 23.45 = 8.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.64/23.45 = 8.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.64x = 23.45 × 8.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.64x = 207.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207.84/15.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.29

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