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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.93, 21.97 and 9.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.93, 21.97 and 9.78 is: 13.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.93 : 21.97 = 9.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.93/21.97 = 9.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.93x = 21.97 × 9.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.93x = 214.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.92/15.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.49

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