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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.81, 21.82 and 9.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.81, 21.82 and 9.34 is: 12.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.81 : 21.82 = 9.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.81/21.82 = 9.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.81x = 21.82 × 9.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.81x = 203.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203.80/15.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.89

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