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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.85, 23.76 and 8.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.85, 23.76 and 8.90 is: 13.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.85 : 23.76 = 8.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.85/23.76 = 8.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.85x = 23.76 × 8.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.85x = 211.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.35/15.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.34

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