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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.91, 23.80 and 9.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.91, 23.80 and 9.49 is: 14.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.91 : 23.80 = 9.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.91/23.80 = 9.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.91x = 23.80 × 9.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.91x = 225.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225.86/15.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.20

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