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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.95, 22.02 and 9.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.95, 22.02 and 9.81 is: 13.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.95 : 22.02 = 9.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.95/22.02 = 9.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.95x = 22.02 × 9.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.95x = 215.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215.98/15.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.54

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