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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.96, 23.91 and 8.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.96, 23.91 and 8.82 is: 13.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.96 : 23.91 = 8.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.96/23.91 = 8.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.96x = 23.91 × 8.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.96x = 210.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.89/15.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.21

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