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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.57, 23.37 and 8.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.57, 23.37 and 8.46 is: 12.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.57 : 23.37 = 8.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.57/23.37 = 8.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.57x = 23.37 × 8.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.57x = 197.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.71/15.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.70

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