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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.76, 23.69 and 10.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.76, 23.69 and 10.72 is: 16.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.76 : 23.69 = 10.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.76/23.69 = 10.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.76x = 23.69 × 10.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.76x = 253.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.98/15.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.12

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