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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.72, 23.59 and 8.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.72, 23.59 and 8.11 is: 12.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.72 : 23.59 = 8.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.72/23.59 = 8.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.72x = 23.59 × 8.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.72x = 191.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191.24/15.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.17

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