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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.75, 23.63 and 5.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.75, 23.63 and 5.61 is: 8.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.75 : 23.63 = 5.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.75/23.63 = 5.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.75x = 23.63 × 5.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.75x = 132.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.49/15.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.41

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