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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.95, 21.99 and 9.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.95, 21.99 and 9.47 is: 13.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.95 : 21.99 = 9.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.95/21.99 = 9.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.95x = 21.99 × 9.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.95x = 208.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208.14/15.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.05

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