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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.69, 23.55 and 9.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.69, 23.55 and 9.30 is: 13.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.69 : 23.55 = 9.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.69/23.55 = 9.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.69x = 23.55 × 9.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.69x = 219.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.02/15.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.96

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