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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.65, 23.35 and 15.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.65, 23.35 and 15.52 is: 23.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.65 : 23.35 = 15.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.65/23.35 = 15.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.65x = 23.35 × 15.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.65x = 362.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.28/15.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.15

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