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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.63, 23.43 and 5.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.63, 23.43 and 5.34 is: 8.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.63 : 23.43 = 5.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.63/23.43 = 5.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.63x = 23.43 × 5.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.63x = 125.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125.17/15.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.01

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