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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.76, 23.63 and 4.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.76, 23.63 and 4.34 is: 6.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.76 : 23.63 = 4.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.76/23.63 = 4.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.76x = 23.63 × 4.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.76x = 102.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102.61/15.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.51

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