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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.96, 22.03 and 9.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.96, 22.03 and 9.82 is: 13.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.96 : 22.03 = 9.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.96/22.03 = 9.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.96x = 22.03 × 9.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.96x = 216.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216.41/15.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.56

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