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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.83, 23.74 and 5.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.83, 23.74 and 5.69 is: 8.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.83 : 23.74 = 5.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.83/23.74 = 5.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.83x = 23.74 × 5.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.83x = 135.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135.08/15.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.53

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