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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.78, 23.69 and 9.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.78, 23.69 and 9.70 is: 14.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.78 : 23.69 = 9.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.78/23.69 = 9.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.78x = 23.69 × 9.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.78x = 229.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229.81/15.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.56

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