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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.82, 21.84 and 9.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.82, 21.84 and 9.69 is: 13.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.82 : 21.84 = 9.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.82/21.84 = 9.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.82x = 21.84 × 9.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.82x = 211.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.60/15.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.37

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