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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.83, 23.75 and 7.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.83, 23.75 and 7.81 is: 11.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.83 : 23.75 = 7.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.83/23.75 = 7.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.83x = 23.75 × 7.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.83x = 185.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.55/15.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.72

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