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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.78, 23.73 and 10.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.78, 23.73 and 10.08 is: 15.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.78 : 23.73 = 10.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.78/23.73 = 10.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.78x = 23.73 × 10.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.78x = 239.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.20/15.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.16

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