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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.94, 22.00 and 9.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.94, 22.00 and 9.38 is: 12.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.94 : 22.00 = 9.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.94/22.00 = 9.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.94x = 22.00 × 9.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.94x = 206.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.38/15.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.95

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