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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.81, 23.72 and 9.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.81, 23.72 and 9.05 is: 13.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.81 : 23.72 = 9.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.81/23.72 = 9.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.81x = 23.72 × 9.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.81x = 214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.50/15.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.57

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