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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.95, 23.88 and 9.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.95, 23.88 and 9.17 is: 13.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.95 : 23.88 = 9.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.95/23.88 = 9.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.95x = 23.88 × 9.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.95x = 218.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.86/15.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.73

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