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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.76, 23.63 and 7.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.76, 23.63 and 7.63 is: 11.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.76 : 23.63 = 7.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.76/23.63 = 7.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.76x = 23.63 × 7.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.76x = 180.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.40/15.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.44

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