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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.79, 21.79 and 9.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.79, 21.79 and 9.65 is: 13.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.79 : 21.79 = 9.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.79/21.79 = 9.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.79x = 21.79 × 9.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.79x = 210.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.16/15.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.31

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