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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.93, 21.98 and 9.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.93, 21.98 and 9.38 is: 12.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.93 : 21.98 = 9.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.93/21.98 = 9.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.93x = 21.98 × 9.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.93x = 206.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.17/15.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.94

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