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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.80, 23.68 and 6.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.80, 23.68 and 6.78 is: 10.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.80 : 23.68 = 6.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.80/23.68 = 6.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.80x = 23.68 × 6.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.80x = 160.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.52/15.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.16

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