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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.74, 23.63 and 9.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.74, 23.63 and 9.74 is: 14.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.74 : 23.63 = 9.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.74/23.63 = 9.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.74x = 23.63 × 9.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.74x = 230.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.16/15.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.62

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