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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.62, 23.28 and 15.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.62, 23.28 and 15.57 is: 23.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.62 : 23.28 = 15.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.62/23.28 = 15.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.62x = 23.28 × 15.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.62x = 362.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.47/15.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.21

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