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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.80, 23.70 and 7.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.80, 23.70 and 7.79 is: 11.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.80 : 23.70 = 7.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.80/23.70 = 7.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.80x = 23.70 × 7.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.80x = 184.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.62/15.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.69

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