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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.32, 23.00 and 6.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.32, 23.00 and 6.77 is: 10.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.32 : 23.00 = 6.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.32/23.00 = 6.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.32x = 23.00 × 6.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.32x = 155.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155.73/15.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.16

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