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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.73, 23.60 and 4.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.73, 23.60 and 4.32 is: 6.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.73 : 23.60 = 4.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.73/23.60 = 4.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.73x = 23.60 × 4.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.73x = 101.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.95/15.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.48

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