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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.78, 23.65 and 5.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.78, 23.65 and 5.63 is: 8.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.78 : 23.65 = 5.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.78/23.65 = 5.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.78x = 23.65 × 5.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.78x = 133.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.15/15.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.44

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