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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.65, 23.42 and 9.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.65, 23.42 and 9.95 is: 14.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.65 : 23.42 = 9.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.65/23.42 = 9.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.65x = 23.42 × 9.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.65x = 232.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.90/15.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.89

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