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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.98, 23.96 and 9.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.98, 23.96 and 9.22 is: 13.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.98 : 23.96 = 9.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.98/23.96 = 9.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.98x = 23.96 × 9.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.98x = 220.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.91/15.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.82

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