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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.91, 23.87 and 9.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.91, 23.87 and 9.16 is: 13.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.91 : 23.87 = 9.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.91/23.87 = 9.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.91x = 23.87 × 9.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.91x = 218.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.51/15.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.74

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