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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.88, 23.79 and 9.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.88, 23.79 and 9.46 is: 14.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.88 : 23.79 = 9.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.88/23.79 = 9.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.88x = 23.79 × 9.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.88x = 225.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225.05/15.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.17

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