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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.94, 23.91 and 8.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.94, 23.91 and 8.34 is: 12.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.94 : 23.91 = 8.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.94/23.91 = 8.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.94x = 23.91 × 8.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.94x = 199.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.25/15.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.50

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