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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.90, 23.82 and 9.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.90, 23.82 and 9.78 is: 14.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.90 : 23.82 = 9.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.90/23.82 = 9.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.90x = 23.82 × 9.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.90x = 232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.96/15.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.65

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