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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.94, 21.98 and 9.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.94, 21.98 and 9.80 is: 13.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.94 : 21.98 = 9.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.94/21.98 = 9.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.94x = 21.98 × 9.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.94x = 215.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215.29/15.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.51

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