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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.78, 23.72 and 10.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.78, 23.72 and 10.41 is: 15.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.78 : 23.72 = 10.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.78/23.72 = 10.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.78x = 23.72 × 10.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.78x = 246.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.87/15.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.64

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