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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.85, 23.79 and 9.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.85, 23.79 and 9.84 is: 14.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.85 : 23.79 = 9.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.85/23.79 = 9.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.85x = 23.79 × 9.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.85x = 234.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234.22/15.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.78

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