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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.70, 23.54 and 8.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.70, 23.54 and 8.94 is: 13.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.70 : 23.54 = 8.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.70/23.54 = 8.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.70x = 23.54 × 8.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.70x = 210.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.45/15.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.40

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