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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.73, 23.59 and 7.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.73, 23.59 and 7.17 is: 10.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.73 : 23.59 = 7.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.73/23.59 = 7.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.73x = 23.59 × 7.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.73x = 169.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.24/15.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.76

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