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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.87, 23.81 and 5.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.87, 23.81 and 5.73 is: 8.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.87 : 23.81 = 5.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.87/23.81 = 5.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.87x = 23.81 × 5.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.87x = 136.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136.43/15.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.60

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