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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.84, 23.77 and 5.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.84, 23.77 and 5.16 is: 7.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.84 : 23.77 = 5.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.84/23.77 = 5.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.84x = 23.77 × 5.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.84x = 122.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.56/15.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.74

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