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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.15, 23.77 and 15.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.15, 23.77 and 15.63 is: 21.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.15 : 23.77 = 15.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.15/23.77 = 15.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.15x = 23.77 × 15.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.15x = 371.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371.33/17.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.66

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