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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.72, 21.63 and 11.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.72, 21.63 and 11.34 is: 15.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.72 : 21.63 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.72/21.63 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.72x = 21.63 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.72x = 245.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.16/15.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.60

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