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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.83, 21.83 and 9.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.83, 21.83 and 9.36 is: 12.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.83 : 21.83 = 9.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.83/21.83 = 9.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.83x = 21.83 × 9.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.83x = 204.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.28/15.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.91

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