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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.81, 23.69 and 7.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.81, 23.69 and 7.80 is: 11.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.81 : 23.69 = 7.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.81/23.69 = 7.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.81x = 23.69 × 7.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.81x = 184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184.74/15.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.69

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