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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.53, 23.31 and 8.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.53, 23.31 and 8.77 is: 13.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.53 : 23.31 = 8.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.53/23.31 = 8.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.53x = 23.31 × 8.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.53x = 204.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.47/15.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.17

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