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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.82, 23.72 and 6.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.82, 23.72 and 6.32 is: 9.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.82 : 23.72 = 6.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.82/23.72 = 6.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.82x = 23.72 × 6.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.82x = 149.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.91/15.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.48

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