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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.76, 23.61 and 9.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.76, 23.61 and 9.34 is: 13.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.76 : 23.61 = 9.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.76/23.61 = 9.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.76x = 23.61 × 9.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.76x = 220.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.52/15.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.99

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