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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.63, 21.57 and 11.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.63, 21.57 and 11.77 is: 16.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.63 : 21.57 = 11.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.63/21.57 = 11.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.63x = 21.57 × 11.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.63x = 253.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.93/15.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.24

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